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GD65 GVJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,533 mi
Last recorded82,533 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 GVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,533 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 82,533 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 74,529 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 74,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 68,016 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf and nsf,advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 68,015 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf,inner edges worn excessively (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf and nsf,advise (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 57,904 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 57,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high ON BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 47,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,629 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 39,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 31,631 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 30,402 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,911 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 GVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GVJ, 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 GD65 GVJ registered?

GD65 GVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is GD65 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD65 GVJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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