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HJ57 ZCY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,423 mi
Last recorded89,423 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 ZCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,423 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,355 miles

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

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 76,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat back rest release lever missing, access to rear gained through passenger front

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,362 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat back rest release lever missing, access to rear gained through passenger front

nearside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2016 70,674 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 70,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 59,066 miles

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

front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,158 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 52,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 49,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 26,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,885 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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HJ57 ZCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ57 ZCY, 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 ZCY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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