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HN57 NZV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,638 mi
Last recorded146,638 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 NZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 146,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 141,355 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 141,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Servo pipe at servo split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 132,936 miles

exhaust flexi pipe damaged and blowing

front brakes have a minor fluctuation

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2023 132,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake bind

exhaust flexi pipe damaged and blowing

front brakes have a minor fluctuation

fuel cap seal perishing

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,540 miles

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and close to its limit

offside rear tyre is cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,540 miles

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

corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer edge and close to its limit

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 117,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 105,136 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 105,136 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new wipers fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 97,148 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 97,148 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 87,626 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,257 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,335 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 69,335 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 61,717 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,985 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,723 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small stone chips/markings to windscreen

Windscreen wiperblades perishing

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 NZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NZV, 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 NZV registered?

HN57 NZV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is HN57 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN57 NZV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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