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GL15 YBC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,517 mi
Last recorded90,517 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 YBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,517 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 89,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,795 miles

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

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 83,795 miles

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

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

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 24 Feb 2023 68,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 68,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,256 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 57,256 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 51,767 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 39,597 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,491 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 19,941 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 YBC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

GL15 YBC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 2015.

Is GL15 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 YBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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