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GL15 UTJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,634 mi
Last recorded109,634 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 109,634 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 109,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 102,683 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 98,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central exhaust box joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 87,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 80,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,109 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,705 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,024 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 UTJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 UTJ, 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 UTJ registered?

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

Is GL15 UTJ safe to buy?

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