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BD15 EXP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,440 mi
Last recorded74,440 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 EXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 74,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 74,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush perished/ worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nexen 185/60/15 ( has nexen all round ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre's heavy inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively de-seized lever on caliper) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 67,637 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 67,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush perished, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 62,219 miles

o/s/f wishbone back bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavy surface corrosion 25%, and heavy lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavy surface corrosion 25% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 43,041 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 38,640 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,599 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,437 miles

both front tyres getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2018 25,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault reset light (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres getting low

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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BD15 EXP 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 BD15 EXP, 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 BD15 EXP registered?

BD15 EXP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is BD15 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD15 EXP 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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