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GM15 AEN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,703 mi
Last recorded72,703 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 AEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 72,703 miles

Cooling fan defective and noisy in operation

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

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

bonnet release defective

Pass 5 Nov 2024 67,417 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

bonnet release handle damaged and insecure but still operational

coolant fan defective and noisy in operation

rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

under bonnet insulation insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,037 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 61,895 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 61,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 55,726 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 55,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning N/S side repeater missing, Cover damaged sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 43,842 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,052 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 32,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working now front washers (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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GM15 AEN 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 72.7%.

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 GM15 AEN, 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 GM15 AEN registered?

GM15 AEN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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