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FP15 DPU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,298 mi
Last recorded84,298 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 DPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

chips to screen

Pass 25 Mar 2025 79,144 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 79,143 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips & scratches to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever security to floor

handbrake travel

service lamp on

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel.

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake balance

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,680 miles

front brake pads worn low

front number plate delaminating

rear brake balance

slight damage to N/S/R tyre outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2020 56,072 miles

both rear tyres perished, close to legal limit & out of shape

front number plate delaminated

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,569 miles

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

plastic under trays fitted not allowing inspection

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 DPU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FP15 DPU, 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

How do I check the history of FP15 DPU?

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What year was FP15 DPU registered?

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

Is FP15 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP15 DPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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