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BW15 TAV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,545 mi
Last recorded64,545 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 TAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 64,545 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 64,523 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Disc Distorted (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,409 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 63,405 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 63,402 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 63,401 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 61,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,181 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,879 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 55,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,424 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,424 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 35,771 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and bald outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and bald on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 23,935 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 TAV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 TAV, 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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BW15 TAV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 July 2015.

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