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FL65 XLB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,767 mi
Last recorded182,767 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL65 XLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 182,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 182,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 175,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 172,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 172,546 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 20 Dec 2022 149,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 149,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,046 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 129,045 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inside edge alignment required (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 105,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,629 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight misshape on inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,915 miles

Front discs lipped and worn

Front wipers smear slightly

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 XLB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FL65 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

FL65 XLB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 September 2015.

Is FL65 XLB safe to buy?

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