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GV15 JYW

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,383 mi
Last recorded113,383 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 113,383 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 99,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn close to legal limit, bald on inner edge and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

front exhaust sleeve clamp fractured

nearside front tyre tread worn close to 2mm

Fail 12 Dec 2023 81,339 miles

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn near to legal limit and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arms, rear bushes deteriorating

front exhaust sleeve clamp fractured

nearside front tyre tread worn close to 2mm

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,418 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 64,418 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Parking brake lever insecure (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,158 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 51,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 43,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low and discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks have slight moisture (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,122 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))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 18,545 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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GV15 JYW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV15 JYW, 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 GV15 JYW registered?

GV15 JYW is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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