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HK57 LVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,612 mi
Last recorded57,612 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 LVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 57,612 miles

Exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 57,611 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi joint worn

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 56,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,965 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,310 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 55,310 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,100 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,572 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 54,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,916 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 51,348 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,172 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 45,436 miles

both front and o/s rear tyre valves age cracking

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs lipped /worn

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 33,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,297 miles

corrosion to exhaust

cuts to n/s/r tyre tread

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear foot and parking brake require adjustment

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,248 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,573 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

parking brake long whay travel

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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HK57 LVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HK57 LVE, 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 HK57 LVE registered?

HK57 LVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is HK57 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 LVE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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