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GIL 4080

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

38,831 mi
Last recorded38,831 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4080
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 38,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 34,650 miles

3rd brake lamp poor

Fail 20 Jan 2025 34,650 miles

3rd brake lamp poor

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 30,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places - bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge - slightly perished / cracked in between treads also - new tyre required (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched across screen from n/s to o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 30,699 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective replacement advised (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places - bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge - slightly perished / cracked in between treads also - new tyre required (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched across screen from n/s to o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 26,370 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking to steering system may need further investigation.. ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 26,370 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking to steering system may need further investigation.. ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS ,Warning lamp on

Fail 4 Jan 2023 26,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 20,902 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 20,902 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 16,102 miles

wet test

Pass 20 Dec 2019 13,083 miles

wet test

Fail 19 Dec 2019 13,083 miles

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

wet test

Pass 17 Dec 2018 10,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16 ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2018 10,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45/16 ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 7,877 miles

em light on

tray and engine cover fitted

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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GIL 4080 is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GIL 4080, 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 GIL 4080 registered?

GIL 4080 is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 January 2015.

Is GIL 4080 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 4080 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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