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HD56 AHJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 AHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 145,138 miles

both headlight aim on limit

front pads wearing low

o/s mirror cracked, front number plate cracking

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f drop link has slight play

washers slightly poor

Fail 21 Jan 2025 144,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both headlight aim on limit

front pads wearing low

o/s mirror cracked, front number plate cracking

o/s number plate light not working

o/s/f drop link has slight play

washers slightly poor

Pass 1 Feb 2024 139,846 miles

n/s/f lower arm bushes worn

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2024 139,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f lower arm bushes worn

o/s mirror cracked

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,282 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

engine damp

front number plate has cracked

n/s/f cv boot slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2023 129,279 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

engine damp

front number plate has cracked

n/s/f cv boot slightly worn

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,741 miles

engine damp

exhaust has slight leak

front number plate has cracks

Pass 29 Jan 2021 102,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate has cracks

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,679 miles

n/s/f cv boot poor

Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f cv boot poor

Pass 7 Feb 2019

n/s/f lower arm rear most bush poor

Pass 6 Dec 2017 84,877 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2016 78,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 72,999 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,798 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,845 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 56,636 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 56,421 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,433 miles

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

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

front wipers smeary

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 28,288 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,213 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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HD56 AHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HD56 AHJ, 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 HD56 AHJ registered?

HD56 AHJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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