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DV57 HHG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,471 mi
Last recorded96,471 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 HHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 96,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2019 96,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2019 96,456 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi deteriorated, this exhaust has the box built in also (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour bulb different colour to offside or vise versa (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate joint from wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation nearside rear when brake applied brake sits at 100, and offside sitting at 20, brakes fully applied both meet at 180, possible adjustment or wheel cylinder (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front seat frame worn, slight rocking movement detected

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 73,287 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 73,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 64,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,250 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,110 miles

nearside front wishbone rear bush perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2010 41,465 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,462 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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DV57 HHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV57 HHG, 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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DV57 HHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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