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ET15 JLU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,235 mi
Last recorded61,235 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 JLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 61,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 55,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides; Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Daylight not working

Pass 31 Aug 2024 49,055 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides; Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 46,685 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 46,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185x60x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,034 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 38,713 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 38,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 34,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 27,459 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 27,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,272 miles

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

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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ET15 JLU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET15 JLU, 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 ET15 JLU registered?

ET15 JLU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2015.

Is ET15 JLU safe to buy?

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