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HV57 AEC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,311 mi
Last recorded40,311 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 AEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 40,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 38,982 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 37,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,294 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,562 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 34,043 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 34,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing- replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing- replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing- replacement required soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,324 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,443 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,520 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 31,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 30,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,477 miles

o/s front suspension arm rubber bush starting to split.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,477 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front suspension arm rubber bush starting to split.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,773 miles

floorpan mouldings giving restricted views

handbrake travel getting long ?

Pass 29 Sep 2011 23,672 miles

covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

imbalance on parking brake

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,098 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 19,544 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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HV57 AEC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HV57 AEC, 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 HV57 AEC registered?

HV57 AEC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is HV57 AEC safe to buy?

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