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HW57 HTX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,299 mi
Last recorded108,299 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 HTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 108,299 miles

Impact damage O/S/F wing

N/S/R sill deformed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S headlamp beam image poor (Lense cloudy)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 108,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Impact damage O/S/F wing

N/S/R sill deformed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

O/S headlamp beam image poor (Lense cloudy)

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 101,743 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,336 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 76,621 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 71,356 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 71,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,772 miles

plastic undershields fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 58,911 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,526 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,597 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,362 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 23,424 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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HW57 HTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW57 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

HW57 HTX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is HW57 HTX safe to buy?

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