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FSG 5X

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,151 mi
Last recorded50,151 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSG 5X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 50,151 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 50,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 46,069 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 46,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 46,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlight adjuster inoperative

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S PITTED/CORRODED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 42,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH SPLIT FROM PIN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S PITTED/CORRODED ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 39,820 miles

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

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

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

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Dec 2021 35,604 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 34,851 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear brake pipe swollen

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both wishbone rear bushes slightly split at bonding

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,951 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2018 32,749 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,872 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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FSG 5X is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc 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 FSG 5X, 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 FSG 5X registered?

FSG 5X is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is FSG 5X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSG 5X shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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