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BW15 YJX

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,285 mi
Last recorded48,285 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 YJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 48,285 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2024 45,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 45,256 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 38,113 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,997 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 24,505 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 17,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 12,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2019 12,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped at edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Loose at fixing points. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 May 2018 8,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 YJX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

BW15 YJX is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 July 2015.

Is BW15 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 YJX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW15 YJX have outstanding finance?

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