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HN57 LKK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,323 mi
Last recorded129,323 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 LKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,037 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 115,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 107,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are HEAVILY WORN on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2018 107,471 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are HEAVILY WORN on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 100,610 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 100,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear lower arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,974 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 81,638 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Jan 2014 69,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear brake discs corroded

advise n/s/r registration plate lamp dim and coming loose

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,807 miles

The nearside front seatbelt is twisted.

The nearside front tyre tread is getting low.

The nearside front tyre tread is perishing.

The nearside rear brake disc is corroded.

The offside rear brake disc is corroded.

The offside rear tyre tread is getting low.

The offside rear tyre tread is perishing.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 42,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

The nearside front seatbelt is twisted.

The nearside front tyre tread is getting low.

The nearside front tyre tread is perishing.

The nearside rear brake disc is corroded.

The nearside rear tyre tread is almost bald on the outer edge.

The nearside rear tyre tread is perishing.

The offside front tyre has got a large cut in the tread - no cords are exposed.

The offside front tyre tread is getting low.

The offside front tyre tread is persishing.

The offside rear brake disc is corroded.

The offside rear tyre tread is getting low.

The offside rear tyre tread is perishing.

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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HN57 LKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN57 LKK, 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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HN57 LKK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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