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FX15 ZYD

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,427 mi
Last recorded51,427 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX15 ZYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 51,427 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,568 miles

Offside Front headlamp is condensated

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 30 Oct 2024 47,566 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front headlamp is condensated

Offside Front wiper is leaving lines on windscreen

both front tyres are worn to bald on inner tread/shoulder areas (recommend to replace) 1856015

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,471 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front headlamp is condensated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to engine manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

noise/vibration detected from transmission area (dual-mass/clutch?)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 1 Nov 2023 44,469 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condtion of front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated , date stamped 2014 (1856015) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp is condensated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated , date stamped 2014 (1856015) recommend to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various minor stonechips on drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid level between min and max

engine undertray fitted (restricting viewing of components)

no diesel smoke content registered on diesel smoke meter for emissions test due to engine manufacturers engine soft limiter fitted

noise/vibration detected from transmission area (dual-mass/clutch?)

underfloor panels fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 19 Oct 2022 39,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 8 years old, cracked, nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre 8 years old, cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2022 39,987 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 185/60 offside 195/60 (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 8 years old, cracked, nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 25 years old, cracked, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre 8 years old, cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,616 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Zero read on emissions.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 25,910 miles

front tyres wearing low on between 2.5/3mm

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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FX15 ZYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FX15 ZYD, 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 FX15 ZYD registered?

FX15 ZYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2015.

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