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HV57 EZM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 EZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 82,184 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 82,184 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 78,640 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside slight play in steering rack

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall and cords exposed by cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,600 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2023 75,560 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside slight play in steering rack

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2022 69,218 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Long handbrake lever travel

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,332 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 59,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 51,164 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 51,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 48,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,849 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 44,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 39,560 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 39,560 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing two of five bolts (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 37,219 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 30,881 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,286 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 16,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 16,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,597 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 8,507 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 EZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

HV57 EZM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is HV57 EZM safe to buy?

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