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GJ15 RNY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,948 mi
Last recorded34,948 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 RNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 34,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn plus perished inner sidewall / cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective leaving slight streak (just met pass criteria) (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 32,904 miles

exhaust system has slight leak

very slight wear on edge of front tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2025 32,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust system has slight leak

very slight wear on edge of front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2024 31,107 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 29,323 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 25,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 25,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,136 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,470 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 15,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall, 215/40 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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 RNY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,395cc 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 RNY, 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 RNY registered?

GJ15 RNY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is GJ15 RNY safe to buy?

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