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ET15 NKE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 NKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 98,000 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 centre and flex section,borderline (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated some unusual movment (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,977 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 91,976 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,476 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 84,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal cracking, perishing

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake has travel

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 77,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,612 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM 185/60R15H and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM 185/60R15H and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 67,561 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM 185/60R15H and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 MM 185/60R15H and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2021 58,699 miles

Handbrake has no reserve travel

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

Fail 26 Sep 2021 58,699 miles

Handbrake has no reserve travel

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,724 miles

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect.

fuel filler flap/cover missing.

large stone chip in centre of front screen.

o/s/r tyre signs of cracking/perished.

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,336 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished.

fuel flap missing and damage to o/s/r bumper.

large stone chip in centre of front screen.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight fray mark o/s/f seat belt.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 46,336 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise new brake discs when pads fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracked/perished.

fuel flap missing and damage to o/s/r bumper.

large stone chip in centre of front screen.

plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

slight fray mark o/s/f seat belt.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 36,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 36,567 miles

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

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

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 NKE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 NKE, 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 ET15 NKE registered?

ET15 NKE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 August 2015.

Is ET15 NKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET15 NKE shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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