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FP15 ECJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP15 ECJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 59,893 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 59,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 49,036 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,749 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement also little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 46,749 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated side to side movement also little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 42,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has some travel

Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,765 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 22,305 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 19,643 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 ECJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?

FP15 ECJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is FP15 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP15 ECJ 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.

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