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BU65 GKG

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,792 mi
Last recorded68,792 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 GKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 63,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 54,156 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 54,136 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,394 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 42,964 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 42,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 38,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,205 miles

Front brake pads 50% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2019 36,205 miles

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

Front brake pads 50% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,828 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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BU65 GKG is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU65 GKG, 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 BU65 GKG registered?

BU65 GKG is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is BU65 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 GKG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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