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AO65 BWU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,681 mi
Last recorded134,681 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO65 BWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 134,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL (Daytime Running Lamp) inoperative

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 134,681 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front DRL (Daytime Running Lamp) inoperative

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 121,904 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 121,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 107,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 106,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2023 94,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,776 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 88,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also inner and outer edge smooth. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,218 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,531 miles

front tyre worn on edge

rear brake pads at limit

front brake pads thin

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,588 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,588 miles

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

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

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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AO65 BWU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc 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 AO65 BWU, 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 AO65 BWU registered?

AO65 BWU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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