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GC15 TNO

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,840 mi
Last recorded131,840 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC15 TNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 131,840 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 131,840 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 128,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,000 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 127,124 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 107,807 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 51,151 miles

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

Fail 25 May 2019 51,151 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all components to be inspected

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,573 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 37,572 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 TNO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GC15 TNO, 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 TNO registered?

GC15 TNO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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