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EF15 UWJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,452 mi
Last recorded124,452 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 UWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever loose

Pass 10 Feb 2025 115,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 109,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 98,127 miles

both n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes signs of corrosion/very powdery.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge 2-3mm.

n/s/r tyre very close to 1.6mm (advise replacement)

Pass 1 Mar 2022 81,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 63,407 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges.

n/s/r tyre possible puncture (metal in tyre)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 53,784 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 44,037 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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EF15 UWJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 EF15 UWJ, 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.

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What year was EF15 UWJ registered?

EF15 UWJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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