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FM15 HGU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 HGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 84,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 84,860 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 78,390 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 78,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 72,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 69,530 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 69,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 58,222 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 48,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 36,849 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 26,563 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 26,563 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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FM15 HGU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FM15 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

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

Is FM15 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 HGU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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