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HV57 HGJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

97,930 mi
Last recorded97,930 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 97,930 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 96,667 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 95,531 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 95,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,118 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2022 92,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 91,386 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 89,827 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2020 89,827 miles

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 86,907 miles

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

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

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Apr 2019 86,907 miles

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

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

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

wipers smeary

Pass 17 May 2018 82,991 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 17 May 2018 82,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,435 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread worn low

Nearside Front Lower dent in sill

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre tread worn low

Nearside Front Lower dent in sill

Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside sill small dent in.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower bulb inop (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre tread small cuts in.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,085 miles

Nearside Rear no plate lamp is dim

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill dented (6.1.A.1)

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

reset headlamp adjuster in car to zero

Fail 14 Sep 2015 61,085 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear no plate lamp is dim

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage sill dented (6.1.A.1)

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

reset headlamp adjuster in car to zero

Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,494 miles

Nearside inner sill damaged

Noise from rear brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,648 miles

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

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

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

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

The drivers seat is slightly insecure.

The nearside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.

The nearside rear tyre is perishing between the treads.

The nearside rear tyre tread is starting to get low.

The offside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

The drivers seat is slightly insecure.

The nearside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.

The nearside rear tyre is perishing between the treads.

The nearside rear tyre tread is starting to get low.

The offside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,861 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,758 miles

front wipers noisey in operation.

o/s/f wheel is scuffed.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,054 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 HGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HGJ, 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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HV57 HGJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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