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HV57 AEN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,672 mi
Last recorded104,672 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 AEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 104,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 104,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre in 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 91,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 72,297 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 62,741 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 61,250 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2019 60,669 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2018 58,619 miles

front and rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2017 54,590 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,863 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 46,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,600 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,113 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 15,133 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 AEN 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 94.4%.

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 AEN, 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 HV57 AEN registered?

HV57 AEN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is HV57 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 AEN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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