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GK15 UTP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK15 UTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 62,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 60,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 53,027 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside wing mirror slight damage

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front\rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 46,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly free play (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,540 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,538 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 34,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 34,798 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 29,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 24,060 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 18,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GK15 UTP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 GK15 UTP, 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 GK15 UTP registered?

GK15 UTP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is GK15 UTP safe to buy?

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