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GL57 HNY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,471 mi
Last recorded92,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 92,471 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 92,471 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 89,899 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 87,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 87,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 84,618 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi & back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,307 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 77,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,564 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 68,454 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 62,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 53,894 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 40,335 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,335 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 18,784 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 13,148 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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GL57 HNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GL57 HNY, 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 GL57 HNY registered?

GL57 HNY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is GL57 HNY safe to buy?

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