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GJ15 NPY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,738 mi
Last recorded86,738 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 NPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,738 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 86,738 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,478 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 67,229 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,316 miles

covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2022 50,276 miles

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

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

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 40,205 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 26 Apr 2021 40,205 miles

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

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,800 miles

under trays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 16,719 miles

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

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 NPY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 GJ15 NPY, 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 GJ15 NPY registered?

GJ15 NPY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 April 2015.

Is GJ15 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ15 NPY 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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