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HN57 MPU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 MPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 162,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 158,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 158,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2023 150,138 miles

Engine undertray insecure

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

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

wind screen top tint fitted not adversely affecting the drivers view

Fail 24 Oct 2023 149,467 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine undertray insecure

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 141,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,172 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 126,015 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 116,719 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 116,609 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear wiper arm ineffective

Pass 3 May 2018 107,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 May 2018 107,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' top centre object (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 99,009 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 82,982 miles

Front Washer pipe leaking

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop worn and insecure

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

Offside Rear Bumpstop worn and insecure

Rear Wheels stiff to rotate

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 58,699 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 35,330 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 35,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 25,503 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 MPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HN57 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

HN57 MPU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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The MOT history for HN57 MPU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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