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HG57 UHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

234,088 mi
Last recorded234,088 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 UHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 234,088 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 234,086 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 218,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 205,429 miles

Registration plate lamps incorrect colour

Pass 29 Nov 2022 191,213 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill bent/distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lights incorrect colour

Fail 22 Nov 2022 190,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/60/14 fitted - rest of vehicle has 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill bent/distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lights incorrect colour

Pass 6 Dec 2021 178,271 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 177,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly mounted on top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 162,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear heat shield detached

Pass 7 Dec 2019 147,736 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 147,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2018 129,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2017 120,680 miles

Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Corrosion to rear silencer

High level brake light more than 50% working

Nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover worn but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wing damage

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 113,550 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 107,240 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,554 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 50,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,130 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 UHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

HG57 UHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 November 2007.

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