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Volkswagen Polo GL15RKU — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2015 Volkswagen Polo

Generated from DVSA record, 26 Oct 2026
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At a glance

This blue 2015 Volkswagen Polo has passed 4 of its 9 first-attempt MOT tests; 2015 Polos tested in 2025 passed 71.8% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 25 September 2026, was a fail. Mileage of 120,438 is above three-quarters of 2015 Polos tested in 2025.

DVSA record · 26 Oct 2026DVLA fields (tax, ULEZ, CO2, recalls) not loaded yet
Year
2015
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Blue
Engine
999cc
CO2
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Euro status
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1 Vehicle identity

Registration
GL15RKU
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Year
2015
First registered
1 May 2015
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
999cc
Colour
Blue
CO2
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Euro status
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Marked for export
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Wheel plan
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Type approval
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V5C issued
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Vehicle age
11 yr 6 mo
Registration area
Maidstone

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
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Tax due
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Annual road tax
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MOT status
Not valid (as at 27 Sep 2026)
MOT expiry
24 Sep 2026
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
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Outstanding recall
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First used date
1 May 2015
Manufacture date
1 May 2015

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Brakes

Major item, 26 Aug 2025: Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling on inner wheel rim. The car passed a retest the same day.

Major item, 26 Aug 2025: Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment. The car passed a retest the same day.

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging slightly on foot and hand.

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: both front brake disc backing plates corroded.

2 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for brake pad replacement: £100–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Suspension & steering

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Tyres

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Recorded at 3 tests.

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge. Recorded at 3 tests.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 25 Sept 2026: Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect. No later pass is on the record yet.

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Front wipers smearing slightly.

Minor item, 25 Sept 2026: Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb incorrectly fitted.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 25 Sept 2026: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre clamp.

Advisory, 26 Aug 2025: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

Advisory, 26 Aug 2025: Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi.

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Other

Advisory, 26 Aug 2025: gear box chattering.

No recent issue

Exhaust & emissions, Engine – oil

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

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4 How it compares with other 2015 Polos

Against every Volkswagen Polo first used in 2015 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (51,276 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2015 PoloWhat it means
Pass rate, first attempts4 of 9 (44%)71.8% in 2025Lower than the group figure
Fails, first attempts5 of 924.1% of first testsHigher than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)04.1% of first testsNone on this record
Mileage at its latest test (25 Sept 2026)120,438 miles64,851 (middle half 46,833–83,493)Above the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)3 of 936.4% of first testsLower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Volkswagen Polo first used in 2015, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car. A first attempt whose faults were all put right during the test counts as fixed during the test (PRS), not as a fail, as in DVSA's figures.

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  1. On this carBrakes. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on a test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
  2. On this carSuspension & steering. advisory recorded in the last two years (2023, 2024, 2026). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  3. On this carTyres. advisory recorded in the last two years (2021, 2024, 2026). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  4. On this carLamps & visibility. major item, advisory, minor item recorded in the last two years (2018, 2024, 2026). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
  5. On this carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2024, 2025, 2026). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  6. On this carOther. advisory recorded in the last two years (2024, 2025). Worth asking the seller about this item and having it looked at during an inspection.

This car vs what 2015 Polos usually fail on

Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.6%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2023, 2024, 2026
Coil spring: fractured or broken8.2%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2023, 2024, 2026
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%this car: tyres items recorded 2021, 2024, 2026
Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.0%this car: brakes items recorded 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction6.2%this car: nothing in this area on record

Bars: share of 2015 Polo first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

Seen how its record compares. What the public record cannot show is money owed on it.

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5 MOT history

Tests passed8 of 13
Tests failed5
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year10,823 mi
Pass rate62%
First mileage29,473 mi (as at 30 Apr 2018)
Last mileage120,438 mi (as at 25 Sep 2026)
Years on record8.4 yr
Colour at last MOTBlue

Test history

Fail 25 Sep 2026 120,438 mi
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre clamp (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Front wipers smearing slightly Advisory
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i)) Minor
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging slightly on foot and hand (1.2.1 (c)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud insecure (5.3.2 (b)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • both front brake disc backing plates corroded Advisory
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,690 mi Expiry 24 Sep 2026
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Front brake disc backing plates corroded Advisory
Fail 26 Aug 2025 117,689 mi
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Front brake disc backing plates corroded Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure fouling on inner wheel rim (1.1.15 (c)) Major — failed
  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Major — failed
  • gear box chattering Advisory
Pass 4 Sep 2024 115,228 mi Expiry 24 Sep 2025
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre Advisory
Fail 3 Sep 2024 115,226 mi
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre Advisory
  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lagging in operation (1.4.1 (a)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment also insecure (1.1.6 (c)) Major — failed
  • Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Major — failed
Pass 25 Sep 2023 112,731 mi Expiry 24 Sep 2024

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Fail 23 Sep 2023 112,719 mi
  • Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Dangerous Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Failed
Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,467 mi Expiry 31 Oct 2023

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,990 mi Expiry 31 Oct 2022
  • Front brake pads wearing thin requires attention soon Advisory
  • Handbrake requires attention soon Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,570 mi Expiry 30 Oct 2021

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 42,533 mi Expiry 30 Oct 2020

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 1 May 2018 29,473 mi Expiry 30 Apr 2019
  • nearside front wing mirror insecure Advisory
Fail 30 Apr 2018 29,473 mi
  • Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) Failed
  • nearside front wing mirror insecure Advisory

MOT data sourced from DVSA, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. DVSA bulk record as of 27 Sep 2026. DVLA-only fields (tax status, tax due, annual road tax, ULEZ/CO2/Euro status, export marker, wheel plan, type approval, V5C date, recalls) are not loaded until someone presses "Check latest from DVLA & DVSA". Sections 3 and 4 are SortedCars’ arithmetic on the same public record and on DVSA test statistics; they describe the record, not the car’s condition, and are not advice about buying it. Always have a used car inspected before you buy. Check the official record at GOV.UK: check MOT history.

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