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EF65 XFU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,762 mi
Last recorded64,762 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF65 XFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 64,762 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 60,406 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 60,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 51,997 miles

advise(front tyres wearing low & worn on edge)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

advise(rear tyres wearing low , ns badly cracked & perishing)

Fail 25 Sep 2023 51,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise(front tyres wearing low & worn on edge)

advise(front wishbone rear bushes beginning to deteriorate)

advise(rear tyres wearing low , ns badly cracked & perishing)

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,667 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 44,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 35,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 14,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 11,271 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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EF65 XFU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 EF65 XFU, 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 EF65 XFU registered?

EF65 XFU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 December 2015.

Is EF65 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF65 XFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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