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HV57 XYG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 XYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,875 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 92,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,019 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,987 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,373 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged nt through to cord

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,209 miles

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

advise nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,456 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 30,242 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2017 21,196 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 19,104 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2015 16,561 miles

Covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 3 Sep 2014 13,971 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2013 12,222 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 7,589 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 XYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

HV57 XYG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is HV57 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 XYG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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