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GU65 JSY

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,342 mi
Last recorded113,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 JSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 113,342 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

backbox corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2024 103,585 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 103,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,960 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2024 92,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2023 88,064 miles

exhaust back box delaminating

Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 65,621 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,621 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap door wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 61,979 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 29,760 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 29,760 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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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GU65 JSY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU65 JSY, 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 GU65 JSY registered?

GU65 JSY is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 September 2015.

Is GU65 JSY safe to buy?

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