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GY15 XRJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,361 mi
Last recorded93,361 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY15 XRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 93,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 93,350 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,397 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 80,760 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight water leak, poss pipe from egr cooler

Pass 16 Jun 2023 74,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,977 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 69,977 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 66,973 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 60,663 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 47,644 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2019 47,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 May 2018 37,916 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cut not showing cords

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 XRJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY15 XRJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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