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GF15 ECC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,309 mi
Last recorded119,309 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 ECC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 119,309 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 109,141 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2025 109,141 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2024 103,677 miles

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

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 103,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 86,613 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Stone chip in windscreen not obscuring drivers view

Pass 12 Apr 2022 73,247 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 73,247 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,927 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2021 60,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Mar 2020 43,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 43,695 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 29,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 22,788 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 ECC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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