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HN57 LKF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,846 mi
Last recorded54,846 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 LKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 54,846 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 54,411 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 54,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 52,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 48,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 44,939 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 41,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 36,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low and worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low and worn inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 34,570 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre 1.6mm of tread on inside edge

offside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,600 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,584 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,267 miles

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

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2015 27,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 27,553 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 20,215 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,915 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,276 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LKF, 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 LKF registered?

HN57 LKF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is HN57 LKF safe to buy?

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