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BU15 VBN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,947 mi
Last recorded76,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 VBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 76,947 miles

Exhaust back box Corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 76,947 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust back box Corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 73,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,700 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 67,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One wheel bolt is missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,924 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 34,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 34,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,348 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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BU15 VBN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU15 VBN, 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

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What year was BU15 VBN registered?

BU15 VBN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 August 2015.

Is BU15 VBN safe to buy?

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