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ET15 XCW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,606 mi
Last recorded106,606 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,606 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,228 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded at connection with brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 102,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in door mirror unit (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroded at connection with brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,498 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 93,498 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 83,558 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 63,629 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 63,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,789 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 36,890 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 XCW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCW, 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 XCW registered?

ET15 XCW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 July 2015.

Is ET15 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET15 XCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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