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EF15 ZTX

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,602 mi
Last recorded64,602 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 ZTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 64,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 59,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 54,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 49,907 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 49,907 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 43,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone a / less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 43,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad below minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage in zone a / less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Only just meeting requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 34,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 28,740 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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 ZTX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

EF15 ZTX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2015.

Is EF15 ZTX safe to buy?

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