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BJ65 NWP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 NWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 84,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has small nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 75,767 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play Excessive movement at lower parking brake lever base mounting point, on floor. (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken In lower axle saddle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel And O/S/R also. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And has small nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,395 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,506 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Excessive lateral movement, and travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Central Exhaust securing clamp/sleeve corroded thin, but secure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread, on outer edge of badly/unevenly worn tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, not excessive, but undertray restricting full inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 19,834 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 10,357 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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BJ65 NWP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 BJ65 NWP, 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 BJ65 NWP registered?

BJ65 NWP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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