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GC15 RCY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,078 mi
Last recorded55,078 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC15 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 55,078 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front surface corrosion to subframe

Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,636 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2023 51,006 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner & outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2023 51,003 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner & outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2022 49,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2022 49,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perishing on inner sidewall

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2021 48,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 42,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,876 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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GC15 RCY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GC15 RCY, 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 GC15 RCY registered?

GC15 RCY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2015.

Is GC15 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC15 RCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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