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GL15 KGP

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

119,201 mi
Last recorded119,201 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

tpms light on

Fail 28 Oct 2025 119,201 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield Insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

tpms light on

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

travel and play on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,474 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2023 88,474 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

tpms light on

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,313 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake lever

Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 21 Oct 2021 71,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2021 71,209 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2020 65,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Scuffs on windscreen not adversely affecting driver's view

Fail 14 Oct 2020 65,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Scuffs on windscreen not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,457 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

scratches on windscreen

Fail 25 Apr 2019 44,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

scratches on windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,598 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

scratches on windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2018 31,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

scratches on windscreen

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 KGP is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

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

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