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EK65 XBX

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,799 mi
Last recorded78,799 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK65 XBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 78,799 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 78,798 miles

Central Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,936 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 70,935 miles

Central Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 60,727 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,423 miles

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 11 Oct 2021 33,134 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Front Both tyres have edge wear.

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front and nearside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished and cracked. 185/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 31,156 miles

chip in windscreen

under-tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2020 31,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2019 26,357 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 19,483 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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EK65 XBX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc 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 EK65 XBX, 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 EK65 XBX registered?

EK65 XBX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2015.

Is EK65 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK65 XBX 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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