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GL15 UVJ

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,348 mi
Last recorded83,348 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 UVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 83,348 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 83,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 78,599 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,379 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,564 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jun 2022 64,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,750 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 40,455 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2019 40,455 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 35,116 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 35,116 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 34,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

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 UVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UVJ, 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 GL15 UVJ registered?

GL15 UVJ is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2015.

Is GL15 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 UVJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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