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140,588 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside 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))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Hand brake has no reserve travel
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front play in steering rack
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre close to legal limit
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV57 HWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 FV57 HWU, 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 FV57 HWU registered?
FV57 HWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 November 2007.
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