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GF65 XEL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,553 mi
Last recorded75,553 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF65 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 75,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight side to side play in hand brake

Pass 19 Nov 2024 69,487 miles

Car tested in wet conditions

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,663 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,034 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2021 47,034 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,498 miles

Front Brake discs lipped

Front Brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2019 34,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 26,661 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

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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GF65 XEL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF65 XEL, 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 GF65 XEL registered?

GF65 XEL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is GF65 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF65 XEL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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