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BJ15 FET

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 FET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 156,584 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 147,067 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hi level stop light inop

Fail 20 Mar 2025 147,063 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Hi level stop light inop

Pass 25 Mar 2024 132,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Hand brake lever has some travel,may require adjustment

Oil level just above minimum

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer skin in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Slight oil dampness at sump plug

Fail 25 Mar 2024 132,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Anti roll bar has excessive side to side movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust sleeve in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Hand brake lever has some travel,may require adjustment

Oil level just above minimum

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Back box outer skin in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Slight oil dampness at sump plug

Pass 23 Mar 2023 111,671 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 111,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 89,525 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 68,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 58,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 34,777 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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BJ15 FET is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ15 FET, 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 BJ15 FET registered?

BJ15 FET is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is BJ15 FET safe to buy?

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