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FP15 DTU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,504 mi
Last recorded55,504 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,504 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 52,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 52,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline,advise inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,216 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 48,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,054 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 38,486 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear wiper blade missing

Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,663 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 31,663 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 18,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 18,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 13,724 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 DTU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU?

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What year was FP15 DTU registered?

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

Is FP15 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP15 DTU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP15 DTU have outstanding finance?

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