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GL15 URJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

191,072 mi
Last recorded191,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 URJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 191,072 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 176,762 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 94,040 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 93,851 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system in to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Fail 9 Jun 2023 64,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all

Pass 22 Jun 2022 41,684 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jun 2022 41,185 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever insecure.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2021 29,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 May 2020 23,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 17,733 miles

Front wipers juddering but clearing screen

N/S/R Door damaged. No sharp edges

N/S/R Quarter panel damaged. No sharp edges

O/S/R door damaged. No sharp edges

Fail 19 Apr 2019 17,733 miles

Front wipers juddering but clearing screen

N/S/R Door damaged. No sharp edges

N/S/R Quarter panel damaged. No sharp edges

O/S/R door damaged. No sharp edges

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 12,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3.0mm (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 URJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

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

Is GL15 URJ safe to buy?

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