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A27 HXR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,366 mi
Last recorded100,366 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 HXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 100,366 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tail box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2025 91,197 miles

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

Offside Front drl inop

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2024 75,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 75,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 63,801 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 63,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 45,483 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,896 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 31,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick plus brake disc lipped and dished (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 27,089 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 20,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 20,858 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 20,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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A27 HXR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A27 HXR, 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 A27 HXR registered?

A27 HXR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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