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HW57 EAP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,605 mi
Last recorded62,605 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 EAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 62,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubbing on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 57,343 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 57,343 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both head lights (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wear inner edge tyre on 2mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 44,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 40,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 40,143 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,258 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 35,257 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,918 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 24,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,161 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished/cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 19,807 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,002 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 14,377 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,450 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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HW57 EAP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW57 EAP, 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 HW57 EAP registered?

HW57 EAP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is HW57 EAP safe to buy?

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