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HV57 REU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 REU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 85,158 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 73,789 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 50,737 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,142 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 31,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall scuffed and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall small chunk out of not to cords and scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush just starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel quite high

Pass 19 Sep 2019 31,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,945 miles

front brake discs lipped

front wipers starting to smear windscreen

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slight perishing

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,470 miles

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 30,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,876 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,139 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre outer wall

Offside Rear cracks in tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,146 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Nearside undertray damaged

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,006 miles

The drivers seat belt is twisted.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,937 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 23,779 miles

Both n/s wheels are scuffed

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 REU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 REU, 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 REU registered?

HV57 REU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is HV57 REU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 REU 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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