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BT15 HCA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,736 mi
Last recorded155,736 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 155,736 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 155,736 miles

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

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

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

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 21 Feb 2025 138,626 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))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 138,626 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,133 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 104,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 81,489 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,534 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted front to rear

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 48,686 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Fail 28 May 2019 48,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 29 May 2018 38,494 miles

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

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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BT15 HCA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 BT15 HCA, 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 BT15 HCA registered?

BT15 HCA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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