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2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 DMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 75,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 67,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 63,829 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,073 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 62,073 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2022 56,086 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 56,085 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,684 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 46,786 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front pads low discs lipped

nsf tyre 3 mm

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 30,786 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 25,785 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BW15 DMV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 BW15 DMV, 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 BW15 DMV registered?

BW15 DMV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 July 2015.

Is BW15 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 DMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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