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AC58 HMZ

2009 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,486 mi
Last recorded192,486 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Polo57,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 HMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 192,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 192,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 182,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 182,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 173,022 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 123,017 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 158,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,846 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,590 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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AC58 HMZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 57,384 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 AC58 HMZ, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC58 HMZ registered?

AC58 HMZ is a 2009 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2009.

Is AC58 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 HMZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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