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ET15 XCM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET15 XCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 89,731 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower spitting recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 89,731 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside front (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside front (4.1.4 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower spitting recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,902 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower splitting recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 81,893 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower splitting recommend (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 73,206 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 64,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2023 64,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unrepairable puncture

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 60,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,928 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 56,909 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,730 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 42,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 33,568 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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ET15 XCM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

ET15 XCM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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