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B22 KXR

2015 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

61,000 mi
Last recorded61,000 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Polo43,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 KXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 61,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,526 miles

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 50,077 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 74,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires attention

Pass 15 Apr 2024 40,753 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 40,743 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid leaking on nearside rear (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 70,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 32,784 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 32,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed In cut in tread 215/40/17 87Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed In cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 52,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 62,569 miles

Both headlights on minimum height

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 29,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 49,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 51,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2021 51,802 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2021 22,794 miles

service due

slight wear front discs

Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,846 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 44,584 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 17,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 39,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,452 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 26,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2018 26,813 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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B22 KXR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 B22 KXR, 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 B22 KXR registered?

B22 KXR is a 2015 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 August 2015.

Is B22 KXR safe to buy?

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