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GJ15 XGD

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,236 mi
Last recorded98,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 XGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 98,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm 215/45/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm 215/45/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated /corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2026 98,236 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm 215/45/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.8mm 215/45/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated /corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 92,781 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 92,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 84,811 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 77,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,850 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,526 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 39,332 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 31,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2018 16,433 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 16,275 miles

No emissions report due to vehicle being a low emissions diesel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody 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 XGD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

GJ15 XGD is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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