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FG15 UPW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,121 mi
Last recorded107,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 107,121 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 107,121 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (o/s and n/s) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (o/s and n/s) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,786 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (215x45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm 215x45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,778 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (215x45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2.5mm 215x45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,260 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 50,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 44,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,818 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 26,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,293 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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FG15 UPW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

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