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CY57 HWJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,167 mi
Last recorded106,167 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 HWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 106,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 104,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 98,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 92,089 miles

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise Handbrake lever high but is not touching the stop.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing heavily on the inside edge and is just acceptable. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Advise slight binding to wheel

Fail 1 Dec 2015 92,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise Handbrake lever high but is not touching the stop.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing heavily on the inside edge and is just acceptable. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 81,754 miles

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the outside edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,209 miles

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Fail 8 Jan 2014 68,209 miles

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

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

Advise Engine management light on.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres are wearing on the inside and outside edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,190 miles

Advise Both Rear tyres are worn low.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 56,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Advise Both Rear tyres are worn low.

Advise N/S/F Tyre is worn heavily on the inside and outside edges and is only just acceptable at this time.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,294 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,294 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,481 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

Fail 30 Nov 2010 33,481 miles

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

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

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

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Lower suspension arm rear bushes have slight play.

Advise stone chip to windscreen.

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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CY57 HWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CY57 HWJ, 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 CY57 HWJ registered?

CY57 HWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is CY57 HWJ safe to buy?

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