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BG65 LEJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 92,379 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 92,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 88,960 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 88,960 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,860 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 74,101 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perished. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 73,858 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber perished. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 63,213 miles

hand brake long travel

Fail 22 Nov 2021 63,212 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake long travel

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,628 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 46,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 45,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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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BG65 LEJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG65 LEJ, 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 BG65 LEJ registered?

BG65 LEJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 October 2015.

Is BG65 LEJ safe to buy?

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