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EA15 ZHJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,546 mi
Last recorded71,546 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 ZHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 71,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 71,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Offside Front shock leaking

secondary brake free play

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16 ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 66,545 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 60,507 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 57,488 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 57,473 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved air freshener ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 42,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread pattern 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread pattern 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge & cracking 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread pattern 215/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air filter box insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 30 Nov 2017 30,214 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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EA15 ZHJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 43,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA15 ZHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 11 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA15 ZHJ registered?

EA15 ZHJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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