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GL15 UAT

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,241 mi
Last recorded57,241 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 UAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,241 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 57,199 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

service light on

Pass 28 Oct 2024 53,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 53,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 49,182 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 49,182 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 46,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 46,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 40,044 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 40,042 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,415 miles

Full under tray fitted making complete inspection impossible.

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 29 Oct 2019 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 21,728 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 UAT is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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