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GL15 KBN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,338 mi
Last recorded125,338 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 KBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 125,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 110,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2023 102,979 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,383 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 94,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,330 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,608 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 51,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 51,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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 KBN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

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

Is GL15 KBN safe to buy?

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