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EA15 BYM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,758 mi
Last recorded66,758 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA15 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 66,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2026 66,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

tyre light on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2025 60,232 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle missing casing

Fail 31 Jan 2025 60,232 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle missing casing

Pass 25 Jan 2024 55,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 55,207 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 49,462 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 43,502 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,549 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 13,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 8,251 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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EA15 BYM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA15 BYM, 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

How do I check the history of EA15 BYM?

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What year was EA15 BYM registered?

EA15 BYM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is EA15 BYM safe to buy?

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