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HG57 DAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 70,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 70,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 60,776 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 60,773 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,825 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 54,411 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,516 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 51,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 49,637 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,515 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,539 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 43,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 41,566 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 41,507 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 34,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 26,257 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre walls perished

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,499 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,565 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,173 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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HG57 DAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAU, 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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HG57 DAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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