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GJ15 WXC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

85,337 mi
Last recorded85,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 WXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 85,337 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 84,970 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to mantain stable rpm for test ( poss throttle pedal problem) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 23 Dec 2024 84,838 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to mantain stable rpm for test ( poss throttle pedal problem) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2024 76,424 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 76,387 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to hold a constant engine speed for test plus high lamba readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 68,523 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 60,933 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 60,801 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 52,268 miles

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

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

vehicle has disability modified steering wheel attachment

Fail 24 Dec 2020 52,228 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

vehicle has disability modified steering wheel attachment

Fail 21 Dec 2020 52,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15/h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

day time running light offside not working

Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,681 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 41,098 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,639 miles

Offside Front damage to mirror casing

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 WXC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GJ15 WXC, 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 WXC registered?

GJ15 WXC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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