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FM64 HVW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,855 mi
Last recorded74,855 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM64 HVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 74,855 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 74,855 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush no longer sat in arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 67,602 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not attached sat on back box risk of falling off (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 47,123 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 42,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swelling/corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service due warning on

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 22,374 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 20,479 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tires slightly perishing between the treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 18,411 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 15,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 12,213 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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FM64 HVW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM64 HVW, 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 FM64 HVW registered?

FM64 HVW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 February 2015.

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