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LR57 HKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,770 mi
Last recorded105,770 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 HKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,770 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 98,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 87,493 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2019 82,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,162 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 71,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,800 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 54,899 miles

rear shock gaiters broken

Fail 9 Oct 2012 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear shock gaiters broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,031 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

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

Offside rear seat belt very slow to retract,only just passable.

offside rear suspension bump stop perished and split.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 46,031 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear seat belt very slow to retract,only just passable.

offside rear suspension bump stop perished and split.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,122 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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LR57 HKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 LR57 HKY, 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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LR57 HKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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