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DF65 GVJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

51,428 mi
Last recorded51,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 GVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 51,428 miles

Advise tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Both front to rear metal brake pipes at ends adjoining flexible brake hoses and between hoses and calipers are all swollen under plastic coatings

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn lipped and pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn pitted/corroded more so on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2026 51,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of wishbone bush bonding has separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Both front to rear metal brake pipes at ends adjoining flexible brake hoses and between hoses and calipers are all swollen under plastic coatings

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn lipped and pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn pitted/corroded more so on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2025 43,591 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 43,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 37,216 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 37,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 29,055 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 23,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 20,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 17,701 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 17,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 12,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 10,702 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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DF65 GVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc 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 DF65 GVJ, 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 DF65 GVJ registered?

DF65 GVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is DF65 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF65 GVJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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