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HG57 TZZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,489 mi
Last recorded113,489 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 TZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,489 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked but not adversely effecting testers view of road ahead at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 113,489 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked but not adversely effecting testers view of road ahead at time of test. (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 111,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 107,824 miles

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 107,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front track rod end dust cover perished

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 104,564 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perishing on inner and outer shoulders STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner 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 29 Apr 2022 100,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 100,765 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Light to medium braking. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 98,627 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve joint loose

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold/catalytic converter area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity joint boot perished

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,867 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 94,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 82,165 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,480 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2017 73,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" areo blade (8.2.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 64,560 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 57,058 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 57,058 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,078 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,870 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 TZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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