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HG57 LTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,958 mi
Last recorded132,958 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 132,958 miles

Front Exhaust flexi casing deriated

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS & NS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Complete rear axle corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 128,661 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 126,894 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 126,894 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,043 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 111,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, tread at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 105,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,892 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 96,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 90,328 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 90,328 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,474 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,473 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,061 miles

n/s/r tyre perised

Pass 20 Feb 2014 39,411 miles

Both rear tyres outer side wall perished/cracked

N/S/Front tyre worn on outer side wall

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

O/S/Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,853 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,522 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 18,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers smearing screen.

Both front tyres have small tears on inner tread.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 15,602 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 LTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LTY, 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 LTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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