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GY15 WMJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 WMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 81,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 81,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,106 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 60,106 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,398 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 40,401 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 40,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 33,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 20,402 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 WMJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

GY15 WMJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2015.

Is GY15 WMJ safe to buy?

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