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BG15 OGW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,660 mi
Last recorded71,660 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 OGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 71,660 miles

Front Nearside & Offside - Daytime running lamps not working

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 63,663 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Fail 16 Jun 2025 63,663 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2024 56,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2024 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,843 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area .a lot (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mount /bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 43,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mount /bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 43,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut tread to cords and balding outer edge and cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread area cut tread to cords and balding outer edge and cracking tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker mount /bearing slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 38,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shocker misting leak a lot (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 33,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 33,882 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 16,572 miles

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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BG15 OGW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BG15 OGW, 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 BG15 OGW registered?

BG15 OGW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2015.

Is BG15 OGW safe to buy?

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