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GL15 YDB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,099 mi
Last recorded70,099 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 YDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edge + slightly cracking + outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges + outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Jan 2025 63,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

tpms lamp illuminated indicating that one or more tyres are below the manufactures recommended setting

Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,314 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 59,314 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 53,521 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 52,681 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 52,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,096 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 46,942 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 39,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 29,578 miles

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

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 YDB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 YDB, 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 YDB registered?

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

Is GL15 YDB safe to buy?

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