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GL15 URS

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,932 mi
Last recorded48,932 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 URS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 48,932 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 48,932 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 47,556 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 46,679 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,607 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 30,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 27,639 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 14,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

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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GL15 URS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL15 URS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL15 URS registered?

GL15 URS is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2015.

Is GL15 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 URS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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