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GV65 EWC

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 EWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,252 miles

some damage to body panels

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

some damage to body panels

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

some travel in hand brake lever

under floor panels fitted, unable to check some components

Pass 12 Mar 2025 70,316 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 70,311 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,981 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 60,977 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 56,918 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Handbrake travel long.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes perishing.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 50,091 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,616 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 39,145 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 39,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 28,896 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 28,894 miles

Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster on headlamp not raising the headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 26,140 miles

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

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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GV65 EWC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White 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 GV65 EWC, 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 GV65 EWC registered?

GV65 EWC is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 December 2015.

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