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GJ65 AEF

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,467 mi
Last recorded67,467 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ65 AEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f showing slight inner face corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r showing scoring on outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak.

engine timing belt replacement due.

tyre tread depth--nsf 4.5mm---osf 4.1mm---nsr 3.6mm---osr 4.0mm

Fail 18 Mar 2026 67,467 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f showing slight inner face corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r showing scoring on outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine oil leak.

engine timing belt replacement due.

tyre tread depth--nsf 4.5mm---osf 4.1mm---nsr 3.6mm---osr 4.0mm

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,562 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 36,446 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,125 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 35,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 22,323 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,648 miles

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

exhaust corroded

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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GJ65 AEF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,197cc 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 GJ65 AEF, 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 GJ65 AEF registered?

GJ65 AEF is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2015.

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