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BU57 HYY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU57 HYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 124,830 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp broken/corroded, exhaust pipe still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn/wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn/wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 116,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 109,007 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 99,321 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 78,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,428 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 54,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre balding at inner edge approaching cords

Offside Front tyre,deep cut to outer wall

Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre balding at inner edge approaching cords

Offside Front tyre,deep cut to outer wall

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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BU57 HYY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,395cc 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 BU57 HYY, 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 BU57 HYY registered?

BU57 HYY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is BU57 HYY safe to buy?

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