MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,036 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats or belts fitted at time of inspection ()
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test No seats or belts fitted at time of inspection ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks Battery cable under bonnet (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle fitted with lowering springs
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads just starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Readings showing 0.900-1.300 @2500rpm (limit 0.200 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH front (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads just starting to wear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most axle beam bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front & offside rear brakes binding slightly
plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
leak in nearside washer jet pipe
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working & offside (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
items removed from drivers view of the road
leak in nearside washer jet pipe
slight oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake pad warning light on
front discs worn
front inner brake pads wearing thin
slight oil leak from engine
Both front tyres close to legal limit.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front tyres wearing low on tread.
Rear brake discs slightly scored.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
gearbox differential seal is leaking
odd front lower arm rear bushes are fitted
offside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall
temporary fuel filler cap is fitted
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
gearbox differential seal is leaking
odd front lower arm rear bushes are fitted
offside rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall
rear discs are heavily corroded
temporary fuel filler cap is fitted
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IHZ 7503 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 IHZ 7503, 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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IHZ 7503 is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 January 2007.
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