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GV15 YBU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,601 mi
Last recorded17,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV15 YBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 17,601 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 17,601 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 17,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 17,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 16,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 14,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,913 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 11,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 6,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer sill very slight damage

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 YBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

GV15 YBU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 August 2015.

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