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109,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped and lightly scored on faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
boot struts are weak
fuel cap seal is stress cracked
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped and lightly scored on faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat doesn't tilt
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
boot struts are weak
fuel cap seal is stress cracked
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads good, approx. 9-10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers are starting to smear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped - pads good, approx. 9-10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers are starting to smear
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device perished
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and lightly scored on faces - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal is stress cracked
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and grooved/scored on faces - pads good. approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal is stress cracked
slight washer leak at n/s bonnet hinge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and grooved/scored on faces - pads good. approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers are slightly deteriorated
fuel cap seal is stress cracked
slight washer leak at n/s bonnet hinge
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - lipped and lightly grooved/scored - pads good, approx. 10mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
both front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
fuel tank cap seal stress cracked
Front brake discs lipped - pads virtually new
Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake discs lipped - pads virtually new
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front brake discs lipped and lightly scored - pads virtually new
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 15 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated and not reflective (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front brake discs lipped and lightly scored - pads virtually new
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 15 in high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake discs slightly lipped and lightly scored - pads virtually new
Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
auxiliary drive belt stress cracked
hand brake has little reserve travel
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front brake discs slightly lipped and lightly scored - pads virtually new
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside door mirror indicator lens cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
auxiliary drive belt stress cracked
hand brake has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section has come apart (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Nearside Rear indicator starting to dis-colour
Nearside Rear tyre stress cracked - tread 3mm
Nearside door mirror indicator cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm
Offside Front wiper starting to smear
Offside Rear tyre stress cracked - tread 3-4mm
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
auxiliary drive belt stress cracked
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section has come apart (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Nearside Rear indicator starting to dis-colour
Nearside Rear tyre stress cracked - tread 3mm
Nearside door mirror indicator cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front tyre smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm
Offside Front wiper starting to smear
Offside Rear tyre stress cracked - tread 3-4mm
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
auxiliary drive belt stress cracked
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge
Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm and stress cracked on sidewalls
Nearside door mirror indicator cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Rear tyre 3mm and stress cracked on sidewalls
both front wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre 3-4mm and stress cracked on sidewalls
Nearside door mirror indicator cracked - not affecting lighting
Offside Front tyre smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
Offside Rear tyre 3mm and stress cracked on sidewalls
both front wipers smearing slightly
Front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside door mirror indicator cracked - not affecting lighting
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on very inner edges
both rear tyres stress cracked on sidewlls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both front suspension lower wishbone bushes are forming small cracks
Front and rear wiper blades starting to smear slightly
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EF57 HHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 EF57 HHY, 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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EF57 HHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 November 2007.
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