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FA15 JFU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,745 mi
Last recorded112,745 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 JFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 112,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2024 108,143 miles

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

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

no visual or metered emissions detected.

rear tyres 5 years old.

Pass 3 Nov 2023 102,923 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn inner edges,new recommended.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,792 miles

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,514 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,513 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Sleeve 50mm (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,170 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn inner edges,new recommended.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 11 Oct 2019 85,491 miles

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,878 miles

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

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

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,715 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

no visual or metered emissions detected.

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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FA15 JFU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA15 JFU, 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 FA15 JFU registered?

FA15 JFU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2015.

Is FA15 JFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA15 JFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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