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HW56 HMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,620 mi
Last recorded153,620 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 HMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 153,620 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

coolant level below minimum

fuel light on

Fail 22 Dec 2023 153,619 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf headlight fogged over not providing immage (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake excessively binding osr (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater not working osf wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components both front lower arms are fouling the hub when turning, due to the lower arm ball joints being fitted on the wrong side, as the are left and right specific (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords osr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osr slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

coolant level below minimum

fuel light on

nsf headlight fogged over barley giving an image

Pass 6 Jan 2023 145,398 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on very end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2022 145,216 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour osr (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nsr cuts to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark on minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt osr ()

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf bottem ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf 2mm + bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

osf outer drive shaft boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Jan 2022 139,323 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 139,323 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 128,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 119,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,027 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 105,027 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 95,740 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 95,740 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 83,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint end link,, recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s ()

o/s/f tyre, worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 71,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 71,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 64,301 miles

Both rear bump stops are broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 64,301 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear bump stops are broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexi joint slightly deterioated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,424 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust down pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,748 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 31,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,792 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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HW56 HMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HW56 HMZ, 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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HW56 HMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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