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GX15 YSZ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,742 mi
Last recorded99,742 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX15 YSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 83,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smeared in Zone "B" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smeared in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view smeared in Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,425 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 57,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning lamp on indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,047 miles

brake servo pipe chaffed

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 40,417 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,417 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,807 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 28,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 22,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 YSZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 YSZ, 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 GX15 YSZ registered?

GX15 YSZ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2015.

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