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HN56 VUS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,563 miles

both side rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

rear silencer corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 104,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both side rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

long travel on park lever

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 95,578 miles

corrosion to exhaust

osr tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,335 miles

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

nsf wheel rim damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,021 miles

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

heavy duty bush fitted to nsf lower arm rear bush

osf lower arm rear bush splitting & has movement, non heavy duty bush fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2015 74,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

heavy duty bush fitted to nsf lower arm rear bush

osf lower arm rear bush splitting & has movement, non heavy duty bush fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,115 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,248 miles

both rear shockabsorber dustcovers insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,558 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,623 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 29,164 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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HN56 VUS 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 69.2%.

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 HN56 VUS, 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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HN56 VUS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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