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HV57 XYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,560 mi
Last recorded34,560 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 34,560 miles

Front windscreen washers weak

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 33,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 32,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 32,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall cut with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,462 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 29,834 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,872 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s and o/s outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 27,609 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 27,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 26,536 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,535 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 21,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 19,308 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 16,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 14,477 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 7,811 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 5,572 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 XYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol 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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

HV57 XYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is HV57 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 XYU 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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