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FM15 TXY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,978 mi
Last recorded63,978 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 TXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 63,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 63,974 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 62,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 57,115 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 57,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 53,694 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 45,972 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 43,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,465 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 39,451 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 29,463 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 TXY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

FM15 TXY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2015.

Is FM15 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 TXY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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