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GK65 SWJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,343 mi
Last recorded40,343 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK65 SWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 40,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 40,343 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 38,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 38,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber Bush Separated From Metal Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rubber Bush Separated From Metal Housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose on floor mounting (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,544 miles

Central Front Parking Brake Lever comes up high

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

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Loose/Slight play at mounting (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 27,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 27,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 22,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test furry dice ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 20,606 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction parking permit in center of drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test furry dice ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 18,281 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 15,543 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Furry Dice & Camera (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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GK65 SWJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK65 SWJ, 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 GK65 SWJ registered?

GK65 SWJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2015.

Is GK65 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK65 SWJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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