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HN57 YNS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 YNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,252 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 111,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Fail 9 Aug 2024 104,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2023 98,762 miles

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

damage to both passanger doors

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,755 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,897 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 89,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 85,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,040 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 79,040 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Upper antirollbar linkage boot slightly torn

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

Offside Front Upper antirollbar linkage boot slightly torn

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 63,782 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack and pinnion (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 63,782 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage to rack and pinnion (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,530 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 39,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,999 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,725 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

service lamp is on.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,236 miles

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

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

The nearside front tyre is bald on the inner edge.

The offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge.

There is a large cut in the nearside rear tyre - no cords are exposed.

There is a nail in the nearside rear tyre - the pressure appears to be ok.

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 YNS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 YNS, 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 YNS registered?

HN57 YNS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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