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GC15 XYL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC15 XYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,568 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 79,355 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,384 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes bonding seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,270 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all glass except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 59,555 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all glass except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 59,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement some play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all glass except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 54,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 36,857 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and tread close to wear bars

offside front tyre very worn inner tread

Fail 12 Aug 2017 36,857 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage and tread close to wear bars

offside front tyre very worn inner tread

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 XYL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

GC15 XYL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2015.

Is GC15 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC15 XYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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