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HY07 WRT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,153 mi
Last recorded106,153 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 WRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,153 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 106,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,220 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021
Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,116 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 74,116 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 65,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,560 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jul 2018 56,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,206 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,378 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 29,912 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 29,912 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 25,721 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 25,721 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 24,079 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above undertrays

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

advise brake pad warning light on

advise front wipers judder

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,653 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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HY07 WRT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HY07 WRT, 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 HY07 WRT registered?

HY07 WRT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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