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AC58 HWM

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,533 mi
Last recorded70,533 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,533 miles

Nearside Rear has spear wheel fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2016 70,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear has spear wheel fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,582 miles

play inner steering joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play inner steering joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 52,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,735 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r, tyre is same size.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,791 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 33,733 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 3,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres worn on edges

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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AC58 HWM is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 AC58 HWM, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC58 HWM registered?

AC58 HWM is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2009.

Is AC58 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 HWM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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