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GM15 SMU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,298 mi
Last recorded80,298 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 SMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 80,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated/starting to unbond

Pass 18 Aug 2025 76,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 73,379 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 67,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 61,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 61,796 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2021 57,327 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,115 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 42,833 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 34,017 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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GM15 SMU 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 90.9%.

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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?

GM15 SMU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 June 2015.

Is GM15 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM15 SMU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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