MOT Status
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83,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Across and inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also heavily worn on the inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated started to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also heavily worn on the inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi broken, still supported, slight blow
nsf tyre perished in tread
osf tyre worn on edge and perished
Nearside repeater light output reduced
Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth also cracked and perished
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi damaged
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
Nearside repeater light output reduced
Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth also cracked and perished
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
exhaust flexi damaged
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible neck section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine over heating during test
Nearside mirror indicator cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine over heating during test
Nearside mirror indicator cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise wiper blades
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise wiper blades
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
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HW07 FAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 FAJ, 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 HW07 FAJ registered?
HW07 FAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.
Is HW07 FAJ safe to buy?
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