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HG57 RPX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,653 mi
Last recorded80,653 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 RPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 80,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2020 77,379 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 77,379 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 73,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 73,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 68,165 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 67,917 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 63,377 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 63,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,425 miles

Front very slight splitting on suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,076 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 40,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,834 miles

front inner brake pads getting low,discs worn

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,985 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,166 miles

both front brake disc very worn

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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HG57 RPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HG57 RPX, 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 HG57 RPX registered?

HG57 RPX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is HG57 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 RPX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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