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GJ02 EPH

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 EPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 38,828 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 38,828 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 36,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 33,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 23,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 20,681 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 20,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,754 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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GJ02 EPH is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc 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 GJ02 EPH, 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 GJ02 EPH registered?

GJ02 EPH is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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The MOT history for GJ02 EPH 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.

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