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FM15 CBO

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 CBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 69,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 69,940 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms, both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and signs of getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,755 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,850 miles

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 57,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,172 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 46,410 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,180 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 40,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,797 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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FM15 CBO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM15 CBO, 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 FM15 CBO registered?

FM15 CBO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 June 2015.

Is FM15 CBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 CBO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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