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GU65 OKJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,261 mi
Last recorded127,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU65 OKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 127,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 116,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 109,239 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Fluid leak in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 3 ()

Pass 30 Dec 2022 102,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 76,416 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 76,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 60,186 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 49,900 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise front brakes appear low

Fail 20 Sep 2019 49,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise front brakes appear low

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,275 miles

Nearside Front 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))

advise wiper performance deteriorating

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 OKJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKJ, 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 OKJ registered?

GU65 OKJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is GU65 OKJ safe to buy?

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