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HW57 GBU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,848 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 90,917 miles

CORROSION ON OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC.

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

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NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER NOT SECURE.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS SPLITTING.

WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,799 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS SPLITTING.

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER HANGING DOWN.

SOME RUST ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

SOME WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,357 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN AWAY,EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED.

WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE.

Fail 26 Nov 2021 86,357 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN AWAY,EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED.

WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 84,417 miles

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OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR, INDICATOR IMAGE VERY FAINT.

REAR EXHAUST BOX HANGER BROKEN AWAY,EXHAUST SUPPORTED AT TIME OF TEST BUT WOULD ADVISE TO HAVE THIS REPLACED.

SOME WEAR ON FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI.

Pass 28 May 2019 77,843 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 72,086 miles

DEEP SPLITS ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE,AND TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD.SPLITS ON BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 10 May 2017 67,731 miles

PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS,THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.

WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER TYRE WALLS.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER WALL.

Fail 10 May 2017 67,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS,THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.

WEAR ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER TYRE WALLS.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.SPLITS ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER WALL.

Pass 31 May 2016 64,530 miles

PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS,POSSIBLY DUE TO WEAR ON STEERING RACK ARMS.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,022 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,783 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 50,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,324 miles

N/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear mounts are deteriorating & also split

N/s rear tyre-wall dam [email protected] 4yur custom

O/s front tyre has worn low & nearing the legal minimum

Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,257 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HW57 GBU, 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 HW57 GBU registered?

HW57 GBU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is HW57 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 GBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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