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GV65 YLB

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 YLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 118,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Partial separation of rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp set at minimum height

Nearside Rear Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Partial separation of rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp set at maximum height

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under tray requires attention

Pass 18 Aug 2025 111,158 miles

Engine under tray requires attention

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Partial separation of rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp set at minimum height

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Partial separation of rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp set to maximum height

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 111,158 miles

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

Engine under tray requires attention

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Partial separation of rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp set at minimum height

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/showing uneven tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Partial separation of rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp set to maximum height

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 103,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp set at minimum height

Offside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp set at maximum height

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp set at minimum height

Offside Headlamp set at maximum height

Pass 26 Aug 2022 92,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim set at minimum level

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing and causing heavily uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim set at maximum level

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing and causing heavily uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 92,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim set at minimum level

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing and causing heavily uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim set at maximum level

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong Advise: Tyre construction failing and causing heavily uneven tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 64,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,689 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front shock absorbers misting around bottom base plate. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 46,689 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Front shock absorbers misting around bottom base plate. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 YLB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLB, 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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GV65 YLB is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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