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FG15 XWV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,280 mi
Last recorded31,280 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 XWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 31,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel arch liners loose

engine undertray and offside floor undercover damaged and loose

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded on inner faces

tpms light on

Pass 16 Jan 2024 25,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside floor pan cover damaged

engine under tray adrift

Fail 16 Jan 2024 25,663 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside floor pan cover damaged

engine under tray adrift

Pass 7 Dec 2022 19,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 11,838 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 10,637 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 8,944 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 XWV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWV, 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 FG15 XWV registered?

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

Is FG15 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG15 XWV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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