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GL15 VRW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,453 mi
Last recorded48,453 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 VRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 48,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 45,408 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 45,406 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 41,986 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2024 41,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 38,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 34,654 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 30,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 27,797 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,598 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,894 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 VRW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 VRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL15 VRW registered?

GL15 VRW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2015.

Is GL15 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 VRW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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