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HG57 YKS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,839 mi
Last recorded92,839 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 YKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 92,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Fail 12 Aug 2024 87,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to tread area

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed plys inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 77,701 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 68,440 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 50,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage from clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,032 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged .

Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,945 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 19,235 miles

n/s/f tyre edges wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wishbone bushes play/starting splits

Fail 17 Jan 2018 19,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre edges wear

unable to assess some areas due to covers

wishbone bushes play/starting splits

Pass 21 Jan 2017 17,313 miles

front wishbones rear bushes play/starting to split

n/s/r tyre outer wear

oil seepage sump area

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,027 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 12,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 9,630 miles

Rear brake imbalance 25%

Pass 13 Dec 2012 2,886 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 1,910 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 1,650 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 YKS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

HG57 YKS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is HG57 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 YKS 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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