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GM15 ELJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,508 mi
Last recorded60,508 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 56,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm across tread 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 52,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly when jacked an turned by hand

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 47,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 44,080 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2mm-3mm 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 39,776 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 37,178 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 32,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 27,196 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 27,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 ELJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELJ, 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 GM15 ELJ registered?

GM15 ELJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 June 2015.

Is GM15 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM15 ELJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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