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GC15 VYV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,234 mi
Last recorded68,234 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC15 VYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 68,234 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Fail 26 Jan 2026 68,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 27 Jan 2024 51,988 miles

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

Oil level on minimum

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axle both bushings cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Washer fluid just enough to perform test

Pass 23 Dec 2022 44,327 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,317 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,617 miles

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 37,617 miles

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

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 34,552 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 34,551 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 25,868 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 15,023 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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GC15 VYV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 GC15 VYV, 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 GC15 VYV registered?

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

Is GC15 VYV safe to buy?

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