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GD65 CEN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,435 mi
Last recorded55,435 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 55,435 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 55,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped off after exhaust flap (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord visible through cracks on inner edge, 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition, second skin corroded off

Rear heat shield insecure, not likely to fall off

parking brake travel high, but meets requirements

Pass 20 Aug 2024 53,255 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 53,255 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 50,906 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,927 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 47,927 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,544 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 44,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding Both front wheels. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handbrake lever high, requires adjusting.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 41,769 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 41,769 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 30,615 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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GD65 CEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GD65 CEN, 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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GD65 CEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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