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GL15 RHJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,546 mi
Last recorded108,546 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 RHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 108,546 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 108,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 102,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly requires adjustment (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,158 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,300 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,984 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 82,977 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,592 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 May 2019 46,915 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split, smearing screen

Offside Front Wiper blade split, smearing screen

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 35,897 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 35,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid FILLED (8.2.3)

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 RHJ 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 66.7%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

Is GL15 RHJ safe to buy?

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