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H17 PTE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,791 mi
Last recorded24,791 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 PTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 24,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 57,293 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 57,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,886 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 22,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 20,707 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 18,765 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 32,803 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly castellated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 18,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,176 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 30,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 16,450 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,118 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 13,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,196 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr and nsf ()

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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H17 PTE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H17 PTE, 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 H17 PTE registered?

H17 PTE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2015.

Is H17 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 PTE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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