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EK15 LYR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,766 mi
Last recorded82,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK15 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 82,766 miles

undertray fitted blocking inspection

both front seats moving device on sides of seats defective but working as intended

Fail 15 Jan 2026 82,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted blocking inspection

both front seats moving device on sides of seats defective but working as intended

Pass 29 Jan 2025 75,453 miles

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

both front seats moving device on the sides is defective but still functioning as it should

Fail 29 Jan 2025 75,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front seats moving device on the sides is defective but still functioning as it should

Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,431 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 59,348 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,388 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 53,388 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower DTR bulb inop

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 49,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 32,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 22,574 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 22,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LYR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol 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 EK15 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

EK15 LYR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is EK15 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK15 LYR 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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