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GL15 LTJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,637 mi
Last recorded150,637 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 LTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 150,637 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 150,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 137,607 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 137,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,235 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,583 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 119,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 101,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 80,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 72,215 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 43,559 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 LTJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc 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 LTJ, 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 LTJ registered?

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

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