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GL15 RKY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,714 mi
Last recorded144,714 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 RKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 144,714 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded through.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise early replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes noisy.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 120,540 miles

Advise early adjustment of handbrake.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,887 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,114 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,240 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 55,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

nearside front plus both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2019 47,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 40,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside , offside. (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 RKY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKY, 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 RKY registered?

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

Is GL15 RKY safe to buy?

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