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GN65 VWC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN65 VWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 98,510 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 98,510 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working Front & Rear washer not looking (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,607 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jan 2025 80,607 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,969 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 77,962 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 73,846 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,038 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 66,023 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,871 miles

Rear both brakes slightly binding

parking brake reverse travel

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,946 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 63,946 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 38,665 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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GN65 VWC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GN65 VWC, 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 GN65 VWC registered?

GN65 VWC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is GN65 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN65 VWC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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