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GL15 YFS

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,399 mi
Last recorded48,399 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 YFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 48,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2025 47,099 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 47,099 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 45,462 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 45,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 43,686 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 42,013 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 40,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 37,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 32,701 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 24,113 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 YFS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 YFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL15 YFS registered?

GL15 YFS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 May 2015.

Is GL15 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 YFS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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