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HD56 BVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,059 mi
Last recorded104,059 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 BVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,059 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 104,040 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'P' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 92,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever little reserve travel

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 88,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 79,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside of windscreen cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2018 79,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside of windscreen cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,469 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 63,543 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,289 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,521 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 46,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,440 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 36,830 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 36,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,019 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 BVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

Is HD56 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD56 BVK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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