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BW15 XFT

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,612 mi
Last recorded85,612 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 XFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,612 miles

Offside Front day driving lamp not working

Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,612 miles

Offside Front day driving lamp not working

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,098 miles

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury boot not opening (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 75,330 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 75,326 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front now working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 69,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 63,006 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Aug 2022 63,006 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2021 57,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2021 57,860 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 10 Aug 2020 50,073 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,870 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides close to legal limit strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 40,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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 XFT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

BW15 XFT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 August 2015.

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