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FP15 DPE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,655 mi
Last recorded118,655 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 DPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 118,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 113,059 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 113,058 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,682 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,538 miles

Under tray covers fitted, damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2023 94,520 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

High travel on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under tray covers fitted, damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,662 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 80,057 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 77,703 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,755 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,675 miles

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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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FP15 DPE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 FP15 DPE, 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

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What year was FP15 DPE registered?

FP15 DPE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is FP15 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP15 DPE 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.

Does FP15 DPE have outstanding finance?

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