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FM15 FVT

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,131 mi
Last recorded49,131 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 FVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 47,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 47,652 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 43,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS indicates a fault

Pass 1 Mar 2023 25,920 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,850 miles

handbrake lever comes up high requires adjustment or repair

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2022 24,801 miles

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

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

handbrake lever comes up high requires adjustment or repair

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 21,687 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 19,375 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 16,535 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 11,302 miles

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

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

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 FVT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FVT, 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 FM15 FVT registered?

FM15 FVT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2015.

Is FM15 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 FVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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