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HN57 XAU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,463 mi
Last recorded74,463 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 XAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,742 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 69,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 63,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 63,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 46,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished nearly exposing cord and out of shape 185/60/14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 46,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished nearly exposing cord and out of shape 185/60/14 82t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 41,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,569 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,243 miles

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished 185/60/14 82h

Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,786 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 14,838 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 14,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 10,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 7,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 6,470 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 5,011 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 XAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN57 XAU registered?

HN57 XAU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 November 2007.

Is HN57 XAU safe to buy?

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