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GM15 VSA

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,320 mi
Last recorded128,320 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM15 VSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 128,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 128,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,114 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jun 2024 104,074 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 104,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little to no reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2023 95,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 185 60 15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 185 60 15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper & nsr sill damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2022 85,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 185 60 15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside 185 60 15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper & nsr sill damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2021 75,576 miles

Parking Brake Leaver is High

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 75,576 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror Hanger (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Leaver is High

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 63,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 53,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,226 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jun 2018 38,226 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

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 VSA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSA, 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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GM15 VSA is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2015.

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