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FC53 FCC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,977 mi
Last recorded125,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC53 FCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 125,977 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2026 125,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 109,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on the outer side wall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling rattling on heat shield

Rear Rear axle corroded under coil springs on both sides

Fail 2 Jun 2025 109,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly worn inner edge with chunks of rubber missing exposing cords and worn outer edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides have pitted lips on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones rear bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on the outer side wall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin peeling rattling on heat shield

Rear Rear axle corroded under coil springs on both sides

Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2024 102,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 90,404 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2022 80,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 69,328 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

exhaust condition

sill covers/undertray

Fail 16 Aug 2021 69,328 miles

sill covers/undertray

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

exhaust condition

Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,299 miles

exhaust condition

Pass 28 Jun 2019 38,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,113 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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FC53 FCC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 FC53 FCC, 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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FC53 FCC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 2015.

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