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EL10 SAM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,093 mi
Last recorded90,093 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL10 SAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

None Standard Exhaust Fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2025 101,664 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 101,664 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 79,343 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 72,681 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 84,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 48,240 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 65,559 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 39,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 41,924 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 29,493 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 29,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 21,579 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 17,073 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,633 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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EL10 SAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EL10 SAM, 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 EL10 SAM registered?

EL10 SAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2015.

Is EL10 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL10 SAM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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