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GK65 TKV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,258 mi
Last recorded49,258 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK65 TKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 49,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (outer sidewall starting to perish) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 49,238 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (outer sidewall starting to perish) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn abnormal lateral movement - not effecting ratchet locking mechanism -advise immediate inspection (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Jan 2025 47,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 45,145 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 45,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,439 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 41,836 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 37,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 37,339 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 33,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,520 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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GK65 TKV 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 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 GK65 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

GK65 TKV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is GK65 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK65 TKV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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