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HG57 TZY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 TZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 134,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 127,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking.

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

Rear tyres perished.

different-sized tyres front to rear.

some handbrake lever free travel.

Fail 22 May 2023 127,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking.

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres perished.

different-sized tyres front to rear.

some handbrake lever free travel.

Pass 16 May 2022 120,186 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front slight play in steering rack.

Rear tyres perished on inside.

different-sized tyres fitted front to rear.165/70 f 175/70 r.

Fail 16 May 2022 120,185 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front slight play in steering rack.

Rear tyres perished on inside.

different-sized tyres fitted front to rear.165/70 f 175/70 r.

Pass 17 May 2021 115,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator loose

Fail 14 May 2021 115,241 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator loose

Pass 27 May 2020 110,448 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel

Fail 27 May 2020 110,448 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f fit h7 bulb at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel

Pass 30 May 2019 105,216 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2019 105,216 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 98,664 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 98,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,653 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,527 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s/f inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate cracked

o/s/f inner tyre edge wearing

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted and peeling

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,397 miles

front no plate cracked

outer casing of rear exhaust rusting

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,393 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front no plate cracked

n/s/f wing mirror broken off

outer casing of rear exhaust rusting

parking brake travel

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 52,297 miles

front no plate cracked

front pads 75 percent worn

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear bushes deteriating

some front brake imbalance

some ovality to front discs

Pass 4 May 2012 34,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

some ovality and imbalance near side front brake

Pass 17 May 2011 27,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

passanger door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,631 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

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

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