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GD65 XHF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,233 mi
Last recorded138,233 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD65 XHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 138,233 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rotten/peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 138,215 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high very high,adjusters inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top headlight mounting broken and replaced with cable-ties. Headlight aim is extremely high

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe rotten/peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 132,556 miles

Emissions tested but too clean to register a reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fault with offside headlight adjuster, aim set to highest possible adjustment but only just meets minimum height requirement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 3mm centre, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe rotting/outer skin peeling,loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 132,556 miles

Front Body component insecure engine undertray insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top mount snapped (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Emissions tested but too clean to register a reading

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/3mm edges, 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm/2mm edges, 3mm centre, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake weak effort

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe rotting/outer skin peeling,loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,131 miles

Major oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,3,3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rattling noise from flywheel

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2023 126,131 miles

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

Major oil leak

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,3,3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rattling noise from flywheel

Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2022 114,414 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded and peeling

Fail 16 Nov 2022 114,414 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake fluid leak within drum (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tailpipe corroded and peeling

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,271 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 95,135 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,346 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 64,675 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 XHF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

GD65 XHF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 December 2015.

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