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GL15 YDC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,772 mi
Last recorded120,772 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 YDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,772 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 120,772 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill bent corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drl light inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 111,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle sill bent corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drl light inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 98,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3/3.5 mm slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 97,899 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel possible shoe adjustment? (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3/3.5 mm slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 78,094 miles

hand brake holds but high

Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 63,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 1 Jul 2019 42,191 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 42,191 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 22,156 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 YDC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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