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EK15 ECT

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK15 ECT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 97,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 97,400 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 92,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 92,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 86,051 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,762 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front SMEAR ON WIPER

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 74,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,131 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,317 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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EK15 ECT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 EK15 ECT, 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 EK15 ECT registered?

EK15 ECT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2015.

Is EK15 ECT safe to buy?

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