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BW15 SZV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,299 mi
Last recorded61,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 SZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 61,299 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 56,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,646 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2024 51,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jul 2023 46,360 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 46,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 39,973 miles

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

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

Rear Parking braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 34,352 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 29,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 24,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,436 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 SZV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc 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 BW15 SZV, 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 BW15 SZV registered?

BW15 SZV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is BW15 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 SZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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