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BV65 XLR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,517 mi
Last recorded93,517 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 XLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 93,517 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 93,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer 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 both sides lipped & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 2 Jan 2024 74,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,668 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,668 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,711 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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BV65 XLR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV65 XLR, 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 BV65 XLR registered?

BV65 XLR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is BV65 XLR safe to buy?

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