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DC15 FTU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,911 mi
Last recorded58,911 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 58,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 58,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back rubber bush splitting /worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60/15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 56,606 miles

ADVISE: handbrake lever has travel/wear (advise looking at/ adjusting)

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/ corroded/slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn/debonding/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE: both rear drums slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 52,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/corroded/ slight lip on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush starting to debond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is getting low on tread 3mm (185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 52,159 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn os/f lower back rubber wishbone bush is worn/deboned excessvily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os/f wiper blade split in middle excessvily (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge is worn excessvily cords exposed (185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge is worn excessvily cords exposed (185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/corroded/ slight lip on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f lower back rubber wishbone bush starting to debond/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is getting low on tread 3mm (185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 46,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/ scored/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 42,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 22,122 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,044 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,070 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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DC15 FTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DC15 FTU, 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 DC15 FTU registered?

DC15 FTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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