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HG57 YBA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,568 mi
Last recorded49,568 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 YBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 49,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded

Heat Shield insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Glass damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Plate slightly damaged, Rear Plate lettering slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 49,563 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively pitted/scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessively pitted/scored/worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Corroded

Heat Shield insecure

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Glass damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front Plate slightly damaged, Rear Plate lettering slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,465 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,369 miles

Nearside Rear Heat shield above rear silencer insecure.

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 49,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 43,818 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 35,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 24,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 19,512 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 20 May 2014 13,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 11,601 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 7,121 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,553 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 YBA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

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

Is HG57 YBA safe to buy?

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