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HD56 JYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,850 mi
Last recorded126,850 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 JYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,850 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 109,247 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washers pipe leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2020 101,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,231 miles

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

front fog lights remain on at all times

Fail 13 Sep 2019 93,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front fog lights remain on at all times

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,440 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 83,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,962 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Exhaust is hitting the body at rear of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear wiper arm missing

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Exhaust is hitting the body at rear of vehicle

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear wiper arm missing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 36,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 35,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,687 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,826 miles

offside front bumper damaged and nearside pannel missing around spot lamp

Fail 25 Jan 2013 31,826 miles

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

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

offside front bumper damaged and nearside pannel missing around spot lamp

Pass 10 Jan 2012 29,055 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,787 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 20,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 JYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

HD56 JYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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The MOT history for HD56 JYW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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