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GY15 VWN

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,215 mi
Last recorded29,215 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 VWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 29,215 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Aug 2025 27,393 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 27,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 26,126 miles

Offside front lower arm rear bush is debonding.

Fail 14 Aug 2024 26,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre is perishing.

Offside front lower arm rear bush is debonding.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,315 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 22,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 21,154 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking close to minimum standards (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 19,138 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 18,398 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 VWN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?

GY15 VWN is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 May 2015.

Is GY15 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY15 VWN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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