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HK57 HKH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,420 mi
Last recorded97,420 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 HKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,420 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,343 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 88,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,348 miles

Offside Front Fog Light Lens Damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,346 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog Light Lens Damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2018 75,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 75,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,574 miles

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,303 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre some perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 47,085 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on raised edges and perished

offside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Fail 16 Nov 2015 47,085 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner raised edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on raised edges and perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner raised edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,823 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,803 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,803 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 26,120 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on raised edges

Fail 11 Nov 2011 19,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 14,333 miles

The nearside front alloy wheel is scuffed due to curbing.

Fail 15 Nov 2010 14,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

The nearside front alloy wheel is scuffed due to curbing.

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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HK57 HKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK57 HKH, 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 HK57 HKH registered?

HK57 HKH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is HK57 HKH safe to buy?

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