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FH65 OTR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,012 mi
Last recorded89,012 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH65 OTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 89,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 88,708 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,047 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 76,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread missing from centre of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,811 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint past flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 55,516 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 48,819 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 48,819 miles

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 14 Feb 2019 30,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 24,681 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 24,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FH65 OTR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FH65 OTR, 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

How do I check the history of FH65 OTR?

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What year was FH65 OTR registered?

FH65 OTR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is FH65 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH65 OTR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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