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FE15 ZRD

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,445 mi
Last recorded69,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE15 ZRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 69,445 miles

Front Bumper damage

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 63,275 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 63,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Lambda sensor 2 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

Brake fluid level low

Front Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 56,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 60-70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has slight travel

Fail 15 Dec 2023 56,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads 60-70% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake lever has slight travel

Pass 9 Dec 2022 47,130 miles

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

Front Bumper cracked

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 47,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Bumper cracked

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 40,189 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,982 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 25,876 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 25,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,032 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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FE15 ZRD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE15 ZRD, 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 FE15 ZRD registered?

FE15 ZRD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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