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BW15 SZK

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 SZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 105,711 miles

handbrake lever needs adjustment , travel high

Fail 19 Jun 2026 105,710 miles

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

handbrake lever needs adjustment , travel high

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,835 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 91,835 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 91,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,174 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2024 78,895 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 67,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 58,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 48,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 48,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 38,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,692 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,492 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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BW15 SZK is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

BW15 SZK is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 July 2015.

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