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HW57 EBA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,299 mi
Last recorded112,299 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,299 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 112,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts / past service standards / advise repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated perished / main hose to injector rail (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords scrubbed / 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed tapped up / unable to fully check / advise repair (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower / rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots have small cuts / offside leaking grease

engine oil on min level

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,344 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small nick / leaking grease

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal perished

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 27 Jun 2023 95,341 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has small nick / leaking grease

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush / heavily deteriorated / past service standards advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

fuel cap seal perished

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rear tyres, sidewalls perishing, tyres are 6 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advance travel, parking brake travel

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,589 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,592 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,592 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Fail 13 Aug 2018 73,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,897 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 60,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,997 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 EBA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HW57 EBA, 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 EBA registered?

HW57 EBA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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