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FG15 LWC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 LWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 72,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,977 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 63,704 miles

Rear brake discs scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 25 Mar 2024 63,704 miles

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

Rear brake discs scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,516 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,810 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *Heavily worn* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Heavily worn + cracking/perishing* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin *HEAVILY WORN* (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,880 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 39,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 35,612 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 35,612 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 28,264 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 21,569 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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FG15 LWC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG15 LWC, 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 FG15 LWC registered?

FG15 LWC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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