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GL15 RFY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,490 mi
Last recorded51,490 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 RFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,490 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,036 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 43,486 miles

fuel flap missing but fuel cap present

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,708 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,253 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 36,402 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 36,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 35,266 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 34,059 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,587 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 28,587 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 28,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 RFY 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 RFY, 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 RFY registered?

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

Is GL15 RFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 RFY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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