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GL15 HKV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,849 mi
Last recorded46,849 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 HKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 45,140 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 43,364 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 42,149 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 42,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 41,564 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,708 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 40,708 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,322 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 38,220 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 HKV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKV, 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 HKV registered?

GL15 HKV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is GL15 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 HKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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