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HK07 EKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 EKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,000 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in both front lower arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,000 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in both front lower arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,156 miles

exhaust blow at front flexi section

Pass 20 Jan 2018 78,146 miles

front inner brake pads worn to excess

slight exhaust blow at front flexi-section

Pass 17 Feb 2017 67,444 miles

front brake pads worn to limit

front tyres 75% worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,041 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,082 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 50,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,310 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,589 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,472 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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HK07 EKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HK07 EKY, 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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HK07 EKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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