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BT56 BEA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,392 mi
Last recorded88,392 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 BEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,169 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bald on inner egde/ 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 74,403 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 70,745 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 67,584 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,767 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,985 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,903 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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BT56 BEA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 BEA, 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 BT56 BEA registered?

BT56 BEA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BT56 BEA safe to buy?

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