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GJ15 XWW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,989 mi
Last recorded72,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ15 XWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 72,989 miles

travel on handbrake but still working

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,787 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,986 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 57,986 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear centre (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 46,246 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 46,246 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

travel on hadbrake but not coming to stop

Pass 18 Mar 2020 41,610 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,764 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,041 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XWW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

GJ15 XWW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 April 2015.

Is GJ15 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ15 XWW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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