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GD65 UHB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

122,444 mi
Last recorded122,444 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 UHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 122,444 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2026 122,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2025 114,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust touching rear axle

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 114,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust touching rear axle

N/S parking brake only just met requirements suggesting system needs adjustment or repair

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 114,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust touching rear axle

N/S parking brake only just met requirements suggesting system needs adjustment or repair

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 102,974 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 102,945 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust not secured, resting on rear axle and clashing with brace at center of car (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,342 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated @ calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays fitted as standard

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,653 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,443 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2020 71,435 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Central Exhaust clamp heavily corroded and loose

Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,879 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 43,426 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 UHB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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