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HV57 WTA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,740 mi
Last recorded131,740 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 WTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2022 131,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,145 miles

Bonnet stay insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Bonnet stay insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn discs with new pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside and has small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn with new pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and has small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 104,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn discs with new pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working fitted new bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside and has small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn with new pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps fitted new bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside and has small cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working refilled washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,770 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,037 miles

front brake discs worn / ridge

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Fail 18 Oct 2016 97,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn / ridge

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,051 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

rear nearside tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,991 miles

front nearside tyre worn close to legal limit

front offside anti-roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover perished

front offside tyre inner edge slightly worn

front offside+nearside lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 25,846 miles

front console bushes starting to perish

Pass 5 Oct 2010 11,282 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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HV57 WTA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV57 WTA, 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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HV57 WTA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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