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GF65 XWZ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,141 mi
Last recorded81,141 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF65 XWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 81,141 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 81,141 miles

Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn surfaces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,342 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. limits just met (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 76,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on the front arm excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. limits just met (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 66,072 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 66,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,581 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,879 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 32,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,442 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure [ engine under tray ]] (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 XWZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF65 XWZ, 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 GF65 XWZ registered?

GF65 XWZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 November 2015.

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