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FV15 RZM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,819 mi
Last recorded58,819 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 RZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 58,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light is on

Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,562 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 50,554 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 24 Jul 2023 42,402 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test x 2

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside rear parking brake performance low

Pass 19 Jun 2021 31,672 miles

Central brake light disconnected

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 18 Jun 2021 31,672 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,327 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 28,327 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,033 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 9,092 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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FV15 RZM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 FV15 RZM, 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 FV15 RZM registered?

FV15 RZM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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