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HD56 JYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 86,801 miles

Hand brake cables corrored

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 86,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hand brake cables corrored

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,925 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 80,925 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking Rack pinion seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 79,487 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 79,487 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/dust cover insecure.

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

Travel in handbrake lever suggesting adjustment is required, but not considered excessive.

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,001 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear offside front and nearside rear have slight cracking 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,001 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear offside front and nearside rear have slight cracking 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 67,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 18560r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 67,706 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Feb 2019 62,069 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,245 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 58,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,915 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,967 miles

treads splitting open on both the front tyres no visible cords at time of the test

Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,967 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

treads splitting open on both the front tyres no visible cords at time of the test

Pass 26 Feb 2014 44,933 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread splitting on both the front tyres

Fail 25 Feb 2014 44,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tread splitting on both the front tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,302 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,194 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 21,187 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 JYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

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