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HN57 YMZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,617 mi
Last recorded42,617 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 YMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 42,617 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 42,495 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working free off linkages due to being seized up (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 42,380 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,201 miles

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 41,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 40,855 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,839 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 38,976 miles

ex in poor conditon

Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 37,313 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 36,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,290 miles

discs in poor condition

Fail 24 Oct 2013 35,290 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,387 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,688 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 YMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YMZ, 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

How do I check the history of HN57 YMZ?

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What year was HN57 YMZ registered?

HN57 YMZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is HN57 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN57 YMZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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