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EF15 ZVE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,128 mi
Last recorded39,128 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF15 ZVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 39,128 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 30,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 23,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 23,201 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 23,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 18,894 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 18,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,276 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 17,275 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 15,466 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 15,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,214 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 13,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,944 miles

undercovers fitted

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 ZVE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVE, 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 EF15 ZVE registered?

EF15 ZVE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is EF15 ZVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF15 ZVE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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