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FM15 FVU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,656 mi
Last recorded58,656 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 58,656 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 58,656 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 53,926 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2025 53,926 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2023 42,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 34,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 28,923 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 22,418 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,841 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 FVU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc 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 FVU, 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 FM15 FVU?

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What year was FM15 FVU registered?

FM15 FVU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is FM15 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 FVU 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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