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C4 GVE

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,168 mi
Last recorded39,168 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 39,168 miles

Exhaust system corroding slightly at tail box area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 39,168 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding slightly at tail box area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 35,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,010 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 30,010 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,536 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 26,536 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 22,646 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 22,644 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 15,193 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 15,193 miles

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parking permit. Moved permit out of the swept area to the upper nearside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 9,488 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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C4 GVE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 C4 GVE, 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 C4 GVE registered?

C4 GVE is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is C4 GVE safe to buy?

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