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FY15 JZF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,274 mi
Last recorded71,274 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 JZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 70,137 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 70,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,051 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))

Offside Outer sill damage

Fail 24 Jun 2024 68,949 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill damage

Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 55,435 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))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 55,433 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 47,357 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 40,121 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads are getting low

front wipers are smearing

small cut in n/s/r tyre - no cord exposed

undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2020 40,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished to cord - 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads are getting low

front wipers are smearing

small cut in n/s/r tyre - no cord exposed

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2019 32,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,952 miles

both front tyres are perishing

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2018 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres are perishing

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to exhaust

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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FY15 JZF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FY15 JZF, 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 FY15 JZF registered?

FY15 JZF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is FY15 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY15 JZF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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