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HJ15 BWU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,673 mi
Last recorded116,673 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 BWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 116,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 114,509 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 99,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 83,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 83,885 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested incorrect bulbs (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 64,860 miles

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

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

both front lower wishbones inner bushes perishing

handbrake lever long travel

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 44,914 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 44,914 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap seal slightly cracking but still sealing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,172 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 30,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,753 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HJ15 BWU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc 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 HJ15 BWU, 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 HJ15 BWU registered?

HJ15 BWU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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