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HG56 YWH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

75,538 mi
Last recorded75,538 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 66,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 66,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Emissions unable to be completed excessive gas leak down pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,315 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,844 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,654 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,138 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 Apr 2016 42,135 miles

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 38,018 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2014 33,626 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,127 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,127 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,089 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,075 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 16,305 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 16,305 miles

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

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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HG56 YWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG56 YWH, 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 HG56 YWH registered?

HG56 YWH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 January 2007.

Is HG56 YWH safe to buy?

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