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AP56 HSJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 HSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024
Pass 27 Jun 2023 115,670 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022
Pass 14 Jun 2021
Pass 30 Jun 2020 115,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 110,477 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 110,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 103,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to back pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn on inner edge no cords at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump is corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,036 miles

Oil leak at sump ()

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 86,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 86,274 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,882 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,335 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,335 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,539 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 43,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,413 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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AP56 HSJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP56 HSJ, 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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What year was AP56 HSJ registered?

AP56 HSJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is AP56 HSJ safe to buy?

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