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GF15 EBA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,739 mi
Last recorded143,739 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 143,739 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Central sleeve deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handbrake travel slightly high.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertray not fully secure Damaged, but still secure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 135,377 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded in areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure Slightly broken on nearside but still secure, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 135,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded in areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake high - advise inspection.

Offside Rear Offside parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements - strong advise for further inspection.

Undertray not fully secure Slightly broken on nearside but still secure, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,690 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 105,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to items on rear seats

Fail 10 Aug 2023 105,938 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested due to items on rear seats

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,242 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2021 73,269 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 48,933 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,777 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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GF15 EBA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBA, 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 GF15 EBA registered?

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

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