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GF15 BAO

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,299 mi
Last recorded68,299 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 BAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 64,843 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 64,843 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 62,292 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 15 May 2023 60,132 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 60,131 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 58,357 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever slightly insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,195 miles

side to side movement at handbrake lever

Pass 26 Aug 2020 47,774 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 47,773 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 41,732 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,909 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 36,909 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GF15 BAO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF15 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF15 BAO registered?

GF15 BAO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is GF15 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF15 BAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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