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FY65 SKD

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,953 mi
Last recorded74,953 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 SKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,953 miles

TPMS

Fail 4 Feb 2025 74,953 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

TPMS

Pass 27 Feb 2024 68,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear plastic coating starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear plastic coating starting to swell (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,209 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 63,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2022 53,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 27,148 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 26,090 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 21,179 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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FY65 SKD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FY65 SKD, 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 FY65 SKD registered?

FY65 SKD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is FY65 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY65 SKD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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