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GL15 RGV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,030 mi
Last recorded43,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 RGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 43,030 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 39,214 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 39,214 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 6 Jun 2024 36,514 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,585 miles

Exhaust rusted

general undervody corrosion

Pass 10 May 2022 29,352 miles

Exhaust rusted

O/S/F tyres inner slight shoulder wear

Fail 10 May 2022 29,352 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust rusted

O/S/F tyres inner slight shoulder wear

Pass 17 May 2021 27,500 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 27,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,592 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating an adjustment may be required

Pass 4 Apr 2019 24,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,255 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 RGV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

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

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