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BT15 LBA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,702 mi
Last recorded51,702 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 LBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 51,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 47,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 43,628 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 43,628 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,796 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 185 / 60 r 15 84 h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 33,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 30,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 30,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 25,756 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 17,701 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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BT15 LBA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

BT15 LBA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is BT15 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT15 LBA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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