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GL15 GLV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,223 mi
Last recorded86,223 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 GLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 86,223 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 74,677 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,396 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 61,585 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 61,585 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 51,535 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 51,535 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Does not operate correctly and stops working totally (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 40,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,120 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Apr 2019 28,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 28,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 24,757 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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GL15 GLV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 GL15 GLV, 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 GL15 GLV registered?

GL15 GLV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2015.

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