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GY15 NLK

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,998 mi
Last recorded59,998 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 NLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 59,998 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 59,966 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 53,538 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,037 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 35,442 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 29,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 25,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 14,419 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 14,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 7,127 miles

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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GY15 NLK is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY15 NLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY15 NLK registered?

GY15 NLK is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is GY15 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY15 NLK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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