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GF15 GYR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,338 mi
Last recorded109,338 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 GYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 109,338 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 109,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side innoprative both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,916 miles

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

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

hand brake lever slightly loose

Fail 4 Oct 2024 95,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

hand brake lever slightly loose

Pass 13 Oct 2023 86,594 miles

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

Offside Front 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 INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 86,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,606 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,757 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,820 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 44,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,283 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 GYR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

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

Is GF15 GYR safe to buy?

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