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HG57 YAH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,886 mi
Last recorded53,886 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 53,886 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 49,780 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 49,780 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 42,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 36,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 31,415 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))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 26,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 22,379 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 22,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 17,932 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 12,363 miles

All four tyres perished on sidewalls and edges, recommend new tyres soon!!

Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 11,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 10,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,960 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 8,316 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 7,238 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 5,991 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 YAH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG57 YAH registered?

HG57 YAH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 December 2007.

Is HG57 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 YAH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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