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JE52 MAX

2022 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,633 mi
Last recorded54,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2022 Volkswagen Polo21,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJE52 MAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2022
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 54,633 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 54,633 miles

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

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 88,279 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 88,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe next to bonnet hinge split (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,297 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,441 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,285 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 69,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 62,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,315 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn compliance bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad wear indicator wiring broken (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 49,179 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2016 49,178 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv gaiter insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 38,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 34,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,138 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,025 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 21,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,307 miles

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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JE52 MAX is a 2022 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2022 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 21,983 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 JE52 MAX, 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 4 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JE52 MAX is a 2022 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2022.

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