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B5 BBJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,248 mi
Last recorded31,248 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 31,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer is worn to limit cracking visible on outer edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to limit inside edge recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 25,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 23,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2023 21,377 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 21,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 19,479 miles

Nearside Front drl inop

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Feb 2021 17,558 miles

Offside Front suspension slight creaking

Pass 28 Feb 2020 16,509 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 16,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 12,135 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 12,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B5 BBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc 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 B5 BBJ, 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 B5 BBJ registered?

B5 BBJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2015.

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The MOT history for B5 BBJ 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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