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GJ65 VNU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,586 mi
Last recorded72,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ65 VNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 72,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 x 60 x 15 .. tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 x 60 x 15 .. tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 72,581 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 x 60 x 15 .. tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 x 60 x 15 .. tyre cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front day runner in op

Pass 14 Jul 2025 68,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 68,236 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,188 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 57,315 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 40,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,706 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 27,836 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 22,183 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 VNU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNU, 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 GJ65 VNU registered?

GJ65 VNU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 November 2015.

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