CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF15 LYD

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,185 mi
Last recorded72,185 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF15 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 72,185 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears

Fail 2 Jun 2026 71,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

exterior boot release button inoperative

undercovers fitted to vehicles

Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,521 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 51,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 42,843 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 37,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, nearside low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2021 37,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & brake discs worn/corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, nearside low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 36,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Brake Discs Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres Low Tread

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2019 31,535 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Freshener On Int Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,852 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight leak (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF15 LYD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LYD, 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

How do I check the history of GF15 LYD?

You can check the full history of GF15 LYD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF15 LYD registered?

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

Is GF15 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF15 LYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF15 LYD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF15 LYD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.