MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
handle for bonnet pull broken
steel rim fitted n/s/f, tyre same size
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
handle for bonnet pull broken
steel rim fitted n/s/f, tyre same size
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
advanced handbrake lever travel / advise adjustment
no reverse light
various covers fitted obscuring components
windscreen washers leaking on nearside
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
advanced handbrake lever travel / advise adjustment
no reverse light
various covers fitted obscuring components
windscreen washers leaking on nearside
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
N/S driveshaft oil seal leaking.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
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HW07 FAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 HW07 FAF, 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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HW07 FAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.
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