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GJ65 VOB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,860 mi
Last recorded83,860 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ65 VOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,727 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer/inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 73,727 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE (185 60 15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on outer/inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,333 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 59,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 46,575 miles

Front Moisture in DRL unit both front

Offside Front wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,357 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 36,356 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever very high, parking brake and rear service brake efficiency low, rear brakes require attention/adjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 24,622 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,010 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 VOB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey 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 GJ65 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

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

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