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HG57 NTE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,842 mi
Last recorded36,842 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 NTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,842 miles

Rear Tyres slightly perished Nearside and Offside

Pass 14 Oct 2024 32,548 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,186 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 25,743 miles

washer hose leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2022 25,738 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rears on both arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

washer hose leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2021 23,109 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,788 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 20,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 18,380 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 18,380 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 16,142 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 11,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 10,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 9,887 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,194 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 9,194 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 8,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 7,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 6,765 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 5,459 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 NTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

HG57 NTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is HG57 NTE safe to buy?

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