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FP15 DTN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,909 mi
Last recorded89,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 89,909 miles

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 89,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlamp

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,075 miles

Offside Condensation in headlamp

Fail 22 Jan 2025 86,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Condensation in headlamp

Offside Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,091 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Treads

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and Nail in Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Worn on Inner Treads

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Top Mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 51,211 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 51,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 40,253 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

transparent sun strip fitted not obstructing drives view of the road

Pass 31 Jan 2020 36,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 24,938 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 17,767 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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FP15 DTN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DTN, 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 FP15 DTN registered?

FP15 DTN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is FP15 DTN safe to buy?

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