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FD65 SWX

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 SWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 111,262 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,261 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,160 miles

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

exhaust sleeve centre

slight handbrake travel

Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,000 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear Exhaust corroded

cover and trays

Fail 17 Nov 2021 85,852 miles

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

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear Exhaust corroded

cover and trays

Pass 3 Nov 2020 68,234 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 68,234 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,891 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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FD65 SWX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD65 SWX, 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 FD65 SWX registered?

FD65 SWX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 November 2015.

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