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EL13 YSE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,276 mi
Last recorded83,276 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL13 YSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,276 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil vehicle wet when tested (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,073 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,900 miles

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

Offside drl inop

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 63,817 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 63,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,818 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,497 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shockers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Osf daytime running light out

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr starting to crack and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,011 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,776 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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EL13 YSE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EL13 YSE, 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.

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What year was EL13 YSE registered?

EL13 YSE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 January 2015.

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