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HD56 DWM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,539 mi
Last recorded171,539 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 DWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 171,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 170,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 164,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 155,930 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 151,914 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 25 May 2019 147,380 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 143,971 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,083 miles

Nearside Rear Surface cracks on NSR tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2016 130,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 130,473 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,433 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,600 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,468 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 65,840 miles

NSF brake wear warning indicator wire dis connected & chafed.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,840 miles

NSF brake wear warning indicator wire dis connected & chafed.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,320 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 DWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel 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 HD56 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

HD56 DWM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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