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HG57 OTW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,118 mi
Last recorded163,118 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 163,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 162,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 156,257 miles

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

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

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

both front headlight beam image just visible

Fail 10 Mar 2025 156,236 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front headlight beam image just visible

Pass 12 Mar 2024 152,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2024 152,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 146,834 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 140,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy, no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy, no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 139,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray cover fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2022 138,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray cover fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,249 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,463 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter slight deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2019 94,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,401 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 82,400 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 40% (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,610 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 68,607 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,511 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,177 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,177 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2011 31,834 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,306 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 OTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

HG57 OTW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is HG57 OTW safe to buy?

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