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GY15 TXM

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,288 mi
Last recorded122,288 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 TXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 122,288 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 122,250 miles

Front Lower Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,806 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,829 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 108,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 103,342 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 103,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 75,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever getting high

Fail 13 Aug 2021 75,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever getting high

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,955 miles

All four tyres cracked/ perished

Nearside rear reflector damaged

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 35,749 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge of its tread

Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inside edge of its tread

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 TXM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXM, 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 GY15 TXM registered?

GY15 TXM is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 May 2015.

Is GY15 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY15 TXM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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