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GL15 SRV

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,961 mi
Last recorded91,961 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 SRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 91,961 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 91,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,105 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 78,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jul 2022 60,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 60,407 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 55,297 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,417 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 50,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 43,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 43,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,251 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres also perished 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 32,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick advise discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. strip and clean (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres also perished 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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 SRV is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SRV, 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 SRV registered?

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

Is GL15 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 SRV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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