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GB03 WHU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB03 WHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 79,393 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 79,170 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 72,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm, inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 64,680 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 56,172 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 46,385 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,480 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 32,479 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction camera and air fresh (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 16,247 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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GB03 WHU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GB03 WHU, 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 GB03 WHU registered?

GB03 WHU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is GB03 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB03 WHU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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