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GL15 UAB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,191 mi
Last recorded73,191 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 UAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 65,773 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 54,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,177 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources REPAIRED = BROKEN WIRE BEHIND BUMPER (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 44,177 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources REPAIRED = BROKEN WIRE BEHIND BUMPER (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 38,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly defected

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 34,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 30,685 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 28 May 2020 30,685 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2019 26,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 24,682 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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 UAB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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