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EX15 WRT

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,634 mi
Last recorded21,634 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX15 WRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 21,634 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 21,089 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 21,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 26,589 miles

ALL HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S/R SLOWER TO OPERATE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 26,589 miles

ALL HEADLAMP ADJUSTERS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ADJUSTMENT ADVISED (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair O/S/R SLOWER TO OPERATE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 20,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,669 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 19,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,822 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Mar 2021 18,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Apr 2020 17,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 185/60 x 15 84 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,982 miles

tyres perishing and cracking.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 16,982 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

tpms light on.

tyres perishing and cracking.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 15,673 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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EX15 WRT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX15 WRT, 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 EX15 WRT registered?

EX15 WRT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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