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GX15 YBS

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,335 mi
Last recorded108,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX15 YBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 108,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

headlamp aim low just met requirements both sides

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2025 106,695 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both head light aim low just met requirements both sides

Fail 22 Jul 2024 98,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (tracking required) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both head light aim low just met requirements both sides

Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,073 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,627 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 64,805 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,366 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

windscreen has stone chips but not obscuring view

Fail 14 Feb 2018 36,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

windscreen has stone chips but not obscuring view

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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GX15 YBS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX15 YBS, 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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GX15 YBS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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