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HN57 MRY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,898 mi
Last recorded105,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 MRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 105,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damage

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 105,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens damage

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,676 miles

Offside Rear lens

Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,373 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))

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

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

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

brake wear indicator illuminated.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 93,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

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

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

brake wear indicator illuminated.

Pass 7 May 2018 85,699 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,530 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2016 64,455 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front shock absorber leak of oil

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 57,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,073 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,073 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2013 33,074 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 33,074 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,573 miles

front tyres bold on inner edges, close to cords showing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,371 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,887 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 MRY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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