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AV57 HBP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

60,642 mi
Last recorded60,642 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 HBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,642 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside & nearside axle bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 58,041 miles

N/S/F brake pad wear sensor wire cut.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches and stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 58,035 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

N/S/F brake pad wear sensor wire cut.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratches and stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 54,553 miles

Various underside corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2023 54,553 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2022 50,713 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 50,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,708 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlights cloudy

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Front track rod end boot starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,114 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights crazed (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,605 miles

Rear exhaust bracket detached but system still supported

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 35,808 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow servo hose leaking (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,795 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 31,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 27,954 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 24,953 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,141 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 18,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 15,735 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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AV57 HBP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AV57 HBP, 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 AV57 HBP registered?

AV57 HBP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is AV57 HBP safe to buy?

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