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BT15 WUV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,752 mi
Last recorded43,752 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 WUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 43,752 miles

Coolant below minimum level in reservoir

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 20 Dec 2025 43,752 miles

Coolant below minimum level in reservoir

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 43,002 miles

Check coolant owners manual - warning message displayed

Coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2023 42,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant bottle empty and warning on in car.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 41,288 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 39,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 37,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 34,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 26,835 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 26,835 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 16,720 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 WUV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV registered?

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

Is BT15 WUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT15 WUV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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