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GL15 YBS

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,781 mi
Last recorded69,781 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 YBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 69,781 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 64,654 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 64,628 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 54,473 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 54,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 44,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 44,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 33,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 24,511 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 23,273 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 20,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 16,723 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 YBS 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 66.7%.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

GL15 YBS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is GL15 YBS safe to buy?

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