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GJ15 BWL

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,678 mi
Last recorded65,678 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 65,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit 2mm, worn edges, cracked/perished (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met legal limit, heavily worn on inner edge (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit 3mm, cracked/perished (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 60,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 60,278 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge/185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 55,184 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,517 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 45,534 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 41,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 40,858 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,921 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 21,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

NSF tyre has sidewall wear

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GJ15 BWL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ15 BWL, 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 GJ15 BWL registered?

GJ15 BWL is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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