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GY15 WLU

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,472 mi
Last recorded105,472 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 105,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 89,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing heavy inner edge 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 78,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 58,772 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 58,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn McPherson strut top bush and bearing assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2022 54,783 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 52,364 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,842 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 44,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wallhas acut canvis exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 15,167 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

remove obstruction from windscreen before starting test (phone holder) in zone A

Fail 5 May 2018 15,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

remove obstruction from windscreen before starting test (phone holder) in zone A

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 WLU is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY15 WLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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