MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC.
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER NOT SECURE.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS SPLITTING.
WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI.
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS SPLITTING.
NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER HANGING DOWN.
SOME RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.
SOME WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN AWAY,EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED.
WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE.
Offside Front Direction indicator not working DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN AWAY,EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED.
WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR, INDICATOR IMAGE VERY FAINT.
REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN AWAY,EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPLACED.
SOME WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
DEEP SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE,AND TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.
PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS,THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER TYRE WALLS.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER WALL.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS,THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER TYRE WALLS.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER WALL.
PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS,POSSIBLY DUE TO WEAR ON STEERING RACK ARMS.
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear mounts are deteriorating & also split
N/s rear tyre-wall dam [email protected] 4yur custom
O/s front tyre has worn low & nearing the legal minimum
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HW57 GBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 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 HW57 GBU, 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 HW57 GBU registered?
HW57 GBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.
Is HW57 GBU safe to buy?
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