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GJ65 HGA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ65 HGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,656 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 123,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at joint at front (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 112,330 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 112,032 miles

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

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 99,302 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 89,257 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 89,257 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear excessively cracked to cords inner face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 79,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres cracked between tread

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,939 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,596 miles

Rear rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking and perishing [both]

fuel cap loose

handbrake travel at handle [high]

Fail 2 Oct 2019 61,569 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear tyres inner sidewalls cracking and perishing [both]

fuel cap loose

handbrake travel at handle [high]

Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,267 miles

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 HGA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ65 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

GJ65 HGA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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