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GL15 OAU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,072 mi
Last recorded186,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 OAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 186,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 186,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 178,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,918 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 163,917 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 149,438 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 149,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,879 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 124,779 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,449 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 100,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front no plate cracks

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,264 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 60,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 OAU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL15 OAU registered?

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

Is GL15 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 OAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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