CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL15 CAM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,884 mi
Last recorded168,884 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL15 CAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 168,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 151,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under body of vehicle muddy

Pass 6 Feb 2024 131,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 111,773 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,624 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 94,624 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 69,683 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 68,991 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL15 CAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BL15 CAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL15 CAM?

You can check the full history of BL15 CAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL15 CAM registered?

BL15 CAM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BL15 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL15 CAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL15 CAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL15 CAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.