MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front windscreen has a stone chip
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars
exhaust corroding
oil leak
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output product on BOTH headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play drivers front lower arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight brake imbalance [rear axle] (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deterioraingh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system is deteriorating
underbody covers fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside inside edges worn excessively, 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside wishbone rear bushes deterioraingh (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system is deteriorating
underbody covers fitted
The under body has covers fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
The exhaust is deteriorating & corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
The exhaust is deteriorating & corroded
The under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
The under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lights coming on with the position lights, incorrect bulb fitted to the nearside rear position light, replaced the bulb (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning replaced the bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))
The under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
The under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted, 185/60 14
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn, 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))
The under body has covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi pipe (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre damaged on sidewall
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DG57 BHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 DG57 BHZ, 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 DG57 BHZ registered?
DG57 BHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.
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