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GK15 YEC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,338 mi
Last recorded96,338 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK15 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 96,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 95,221 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,371 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 85,371 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 51,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 39,245 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 26,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to go bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 26,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to go bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights reset to zero ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 16,772 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 16,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YEC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YEC, 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 GK15 YEC registered?

GK15 YEC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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