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EK15 VAF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,493 mi
Last recorded72,493 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK15 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,493 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi has slight leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 69,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light out

Fail 29 Mar 2025 69,293 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front daytime running light out

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 64,037 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 57,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 48,172 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 48,172 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 40,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,956 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,131 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 VAF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK15 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

EK15 VAF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is EK15 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK15 VAF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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