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HF15 FKU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,338 mi
Last recorded49,338 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF15 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,338 miles

Coil spring corroded O/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 40,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 31,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 31,554 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 23,296 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 9,423 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 9,423 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 4,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 4,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,812 miles

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

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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HF15 FKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,200cc 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 HF15 FKU, 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 HF15 FKU registered?

HF15 FKU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is HF15 FKU safe to buy?

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