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FD65 XSL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 XSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 94,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 94,125 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 88,770 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 88,770 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,477 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 69,474 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,214 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,526 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 57,526 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,269 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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 XSL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XSL, 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 FD65 XSL registered?

FD65 XSL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is FD65 XSL safe to buy?

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