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HD56 JYG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

82,886 mi
Last recorded82,886 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,886 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 82,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,085 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 79,069 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 74,709 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 74,704 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 70,077 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,311 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 64,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 59,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 56,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,735 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,172 miles

O/s.rear tyre perished,tread starting to lift,no cords showing.

Wires hanging from o/s.parcel shelf.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 40,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s.rear tyre perished,tread starting to lift,no cords showing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wires hanging from o/s.parcel shelf.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,620 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 35,524 miles

O/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,669 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 33,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 32,308 miles

N/s.front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 29,769 miles

Engine management light stays on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light stays on

Fail 19 Aug 2011 27,282 miles

Engine managment light on

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,282 miles

Engine managment light on

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,446 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,490 miles

Battery insecure

air bag light

hand brake travel

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 JYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD56 JYG registered?

HD56 JYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 2007.

Is HD56 JYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD56 JYG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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