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GL15 YDW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,593 mi
Last recorded59,593 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 YDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,593 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 57,300 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 40,129 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 40,128 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 31,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2018 31,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid put water in bottle (3.5 (a))

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 YDW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

GL15 YDW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is GL15 YDW safe to buy?

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