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GL15 FSO

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

41,721 mi
Last recorded41,721 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 FSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/ outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 41,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cord. inner/ outer edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/ outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 36,805 miles

Both front tyres are a little worn on the inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear are a little rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 36,805 miles

Both front tyres are a little worn on the inner edges

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear are a little rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 34,709 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,059 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 30,058 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 21,330 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 19,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,461 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise on all four (NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR)tyre! Cracking and perishing between the treads and on the side walls too!! Cords not visible . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 19,440 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise on all four (NSF&OSF and NSR&OSR)tyre! Cracking and perishing between the treads and on the side walls too!! Cords not visible . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 16,905 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 16,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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GL15 FSO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GL15 FSO, 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 GL15 FSO registered?

GL15 FSO is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 April 2015.

Is GL15 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 FSO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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