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F19 BJV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

69,499 mi
Last recorded69,499 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF19 BJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 69,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 69,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes slight movement

Fail 18 Feb 2026 101,586 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear axle bushes slight movement

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2025 63,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under Trays Fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,149 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle pivot bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,849 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,162 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 85,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low and perished in tread

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2023 55,582 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive FROM DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE !! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD !! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,970 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,123 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear WIPER SPLIT !

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD ! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,785 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 42,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 50,859 miles

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

Rear back in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2020 50,859 miles

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

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

Rear back in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2020 38,270 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 38,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 46,343 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 32,289 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,675 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 40,675 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 25,526 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,252 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,158 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 30,114 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 26,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,377 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,282 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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F19 BJV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 F19 BJV, 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 F19 BJV registered?

F19 BJV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 December 2015.

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