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2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YG65 FFM

YG65 FFM

2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 91,118 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin
2015 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Feb 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
91,118 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Feb 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1197cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent inspection in February 2026 at 91,118 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is currently improving following a significant point of failure in early 2024. The consecutive passes over the last two years indicate that the mechanical issues previously identified have been addressed and that the vehicle is currently meeting all minimum safety standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, with a 6,254-mile gap between the February 2025 and 2026 tests, and another 5,006 miles between 2024 and 2025. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining the integrity of rubber components and preventing brake seizing. A buyer should pay specific attention to the failures recorded in February 2024 at 79,852 miles, where the car failed for three tyres with insufficient tread and poor parking brake efficiency. While the subsequent tests passed clean, a physical inspection should verify the parking brake mechanism to ensure the cables are not stretching or the shoes are not slipping. Given the age and mileage, the suspension components should also be checked for uneven wear or perished perished, as the previous failure suggests a period where basic consumable maintenance was neglected.
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YG65 FFM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
  • 91,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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YG65 FFM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Jun 2026, 20:59
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Polo (YG65 FFM) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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YG65 FFM Mileage History

  1. 10/02/202371,155 mi
  2. 20/02/202479,852 mi+8,697 mi
  3. 20/02/202479,858 mi+6 mi
  4. 27/02/202584,864 mi+5,006 mi
  5. 16/02/202691,118 mi+6,254 mi

Average of roughly 6,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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