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HG57 AYF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

141,952 mi
Last recorded141,952 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 AYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 141,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 21 Nov 2024 138,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,103 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2023 136,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusted

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2022 131,640 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 131,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,476 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,773 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear parking brake adjustment

Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear parking brake adjustment

Pass 3 Oct 2019 120,838 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 120,803 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 113,865 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s outer cv boot perished

o/s/r brake sticky

Fail 20 Sep 2018 113,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

o/s outer cv boot perished

o/s/r brake sticky

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,969 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 103,937 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside and nearside front brake pads worn.

offside and nearside front tyres badly worn inner edges.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 93,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 93,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 84,080 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 74,308 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 71,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,437 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 56,394 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,933 miles

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

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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HG57 AYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HG57 AYF, 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 HG57 AYF registered?

HG57 AYF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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