MOT Status
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96,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Front shock obsobers corroded
Rear suspension camponents corroed
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed flexy pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front shock obsobers corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear suspension camponents corroed
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but still secure
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
hand brake travel close to excess, little reverse travel
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but still secure
Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
hand brake travel close to excess, little reverse travel
handbrake travel close to excess
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres slightly perished / mainly on side walls
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve broken allowing exhaust to seperate (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all 4 tyres slightly perished / mainly on side walls
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust box corroded
n/s/f tyre has side wall damage
nail in o/s/r tyre
obstruction in screen
Front Grille is damaged .
Advise tracking
Front tyres worn low on edges
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise tracking
Front tyres worn low on edges
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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AF57 HFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 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 AF57 HFP, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AF57 HFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.
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