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HN57 LHV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 LHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,640 miles

No reverse lamp Vehicle pre 2009

Pass 24 Jul 2025 78,472 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt has tape applied to base of belt, not allowing an inspection of that area.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished and 13 years old, but no cords showing at time of test.

Fail 23 Jul 2025 78,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt has tape applied to base of belt, not allowing an inspection of that area.

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished and 13 years old, but no cords showing at time of test.

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,537 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 58,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 55,000 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,682 miles

Offside Front tyre has some perishing on outer sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2019 53,682 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has some perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2018 51,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,101 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Offside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,393 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 31,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 24,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,934 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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HN57 LHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HN57 LHV, 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 HN57 LHV registered?

HN57 LHV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is HN57 LHV safe to buy?

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