2015 Volkswagen Polo 1.0L Petrol · BJ15 XGV
2015 Volkswagen Polo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 47,810 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,810 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ15 XGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 47,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ15 XGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Volkswagen Polo (BJ15 XGV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BJ15 XGV Mileage History
- 08/10/202233,767 mi
- 16/10/202339,139 mi+5,372 mi
- 09/10/202443,888 mi+4,749 mi
- 09/10/202443,888 mi
- 10/10/202547,810 mi+3,922 mi
Average of roughly 4,671 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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