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GL15 KGY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 KGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 114,242 miles

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

surface corrosion in most brake pipes

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,400 miles

Nearside Front left front suspension arm rear bush split separation , no movement

Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,566 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 82,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 82,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,777 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,379 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 61,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,013 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under paint (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 43,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,054 miles

bonnet release faulty

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 KGY 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 KGY, 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 KGY registered?

GL15 KGY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is GL15 KGY safe to buy?

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