MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear wiper blade split
slight bind n/s/r brake
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear wiper blade split
slight bind n/s/r brake
Exhaust emissions are slightly higher than normal
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear tyre is deteroirated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brakes are noisy unable to give full inspection to inside brake drums
Rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible slight play in inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions are slightly higher than normal
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear tyre is deteroirated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brakes are noisy unable to give full inspection to inside brake drums
Rear exhaust silencer is slightly corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible slight play in inner steering rack joint (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
advise parking brake only just passed ( 17% )
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)
advise parking brake only just passed ( 17% )
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)
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EF56 TVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 EF56 TVM, 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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EF56 TVM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2007.
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