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HG57 SKV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,346 mi
Last recorded120,346 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 SKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,346 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 106,098 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,677 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 87,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 87,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 13 May 2018 82,041 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 80,686 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2016 75,874 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside Shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 58,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 51,671 miles

ns front tyre deflated/worn on inner and outer edges

os front bumper damage/trim missing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,933 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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HG57 SKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG57 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

HG57 SKV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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