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BU65 ZCA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,830 mi
Last recorded50,830 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 ZCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 50,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,716 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 45,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (e))

Front wiper blade condition and operation not checked

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides ,boarder line pass RECOMMENDED (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 41,030 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test nsf sticker,,osf toys

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear wiper split

Fail 8 Apr 2024 41,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test nsf sticker,,osf toys

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking or perishing outer side wall recommended 1856015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2023 33,710 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 27,180 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 21,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2021 21,094 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 18,254 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 17,892 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 15,002 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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BU65 ZCA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU65 ZCA, 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

How do I check the history of BU65 ZCA?

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What year was BU65 ZCA registered?

BU65 ZCA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is BU65 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 ZCA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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