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FR09 CAT

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

155,152 mi
Last recorded155,152 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR09 CAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 155,152 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2025 99,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,722 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust flexi pipe very poor

Fail 3 Dec 2024 146,722 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

front exhaust flexi pipe very poor

low handbrake effort

tpms lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,750 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 138,524 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 96,717 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 118,230 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 93,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,333 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,920 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and loose

Fail 15 Oct 2021 90,920 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded and loose

Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,301 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,542 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,756 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 64,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 35,883 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 18,904 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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FR09 CAT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FR09 CAT, 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 FR09 CAT registered?

FR09 CAT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2015.

Is FR09 CAT safe to buy?

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