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FV15 YWB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,158 mi
Last recorded75,158 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 YWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 75,158 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 73,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,005 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 67,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 39,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 35,156 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 31,963 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 23,532 miles

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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))

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 YWB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FV15 YWB, 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 YWB registered?

FV15 YWB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is FV15 YWB safe to buy?

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