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FG15 BGY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,633 mi
Last recorded66,633 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG15 BGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 66,633 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 66,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 60,313 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 60,313 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment long travel no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 52,166 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

long travel at lever, but efficiency ok.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,822 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 44,822 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 38,593 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 21 Apr 2020 32,453 miles

Body and paint work damage

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 32,453 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Body and paint work damage

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 31,771 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,654 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 28,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FG15 BGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG15 BGY, 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 FG15 BGY registered?

FG15 BGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2015.

Is FG15 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG15 BGY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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