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GR12 SJR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,775 mi
Last recorded76,775 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR12 SJR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 76,775 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 76,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,765 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 65,762 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbones rear inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 53,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,611 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 28,140 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 24,402 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 20,042 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 14,469 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

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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GR12 SJR 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 81.8%.

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 GR12 SJR, 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 GR12 SJR registered?

GR12 SJR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 January 2015.

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