MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear shock protective cover insecure
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust outer casing rusted off
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.5 tested at 2.0 p/1min (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear shock protective cover insecure
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust outer casing rusted off
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF & OSF. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF & OSF. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust section corroded
rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake discs corroded
Front tyres wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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HJ57 YJM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HJ57 YJM, 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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HJ57 YJM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2007.
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