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FL65 LWJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,331 mi
Last recorded58,331 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL65 LWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 58,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 58,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe , just passes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively strongly suggest having the brakes serviced asap. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

tpms light on .

Pass 7 Apr 2023 51,869 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 51,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,133 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 48,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 35,449 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 30,949 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,288 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inside edge

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

rear wiper deteriated

undertrays fitted restricting inspection

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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FL65 LWJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL65 LWJ, 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 FL65 LWJ registered?

FL65 LWJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 September 2015.

Is FL65 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL65 LWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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