MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Power steering component leaking of rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front side rep lense damaged
both front tyres worn edges low inner edge
front brake discs worn
rear exhaust box corroding
rear shock dust covers insecure
Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front bottom ball joint boots perished
both front track rod end boots perished
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge and perished
Offside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge and perished
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front bottom ball joint boots perished
both front track rod end boots perished
rear exhaust box corroding
Both rear tyres edges worn and perished
Engine damp with oil
Nearside front steering rack damp
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside rear shock dust cover insecure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both rear tyres edges worn and perished
Engine damp with oil
Nearside front steering rack damp
Nearside front wing mirror glass damaged
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside rear shock dust cover insecure
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged
both rear shock dust cover insecure
both rear tyres misshaped inner edge and perished
engine damp with oil
front brake discs worn
raer exhaust box corroding
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine damp with oil
front brake discs worn
raer exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged
both rear shock dust cover insecure
both rear tyres misshaped inner edge and perished
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished
Offside Front seatbelt clip case missing
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge
both front tyres worn inner edge
engine damp with oil
long travel handbrake
rear exhaust box corroding
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished
Offside Front seatbelt clip case missing
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge
both front tyres worn inner edge
engine damp with oil
long travel handbrake
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
engine and gear box damp oil
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged
Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Offside Rear shock dust cover insecure
engine and gear box damp oil
rear exhaust box corroding
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside steering arm slight play
Nearside wing mirror damaged
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside wing mirror glass dull
parking brake travel high
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front number plate slightly damaged
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres worn bald inside edges rear no plate not fully secure
both rear tyres worn bald inside edges rear no plate not fully secure
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BL57 YWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BL57 YWH, 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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BL57 YWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.
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