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FM15 FWB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,206 mi
Last recorded78,206 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 FWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

very long parking brake lever travel

Fail 13 Apr 2026 78,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

very long parking brake lever travel

Pass 18 Apr 2025 69,736 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))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm tread depth and slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm tread depth and slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 59,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 59,236 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test +parking brake low efforts ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,413 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear handbrake lever has reverse travel

Pass 9 Apr 2021 46,335 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 36,492 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 24,754 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 FWB 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 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 FWB, 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 FWB registered?

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

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