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HW57 HHR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,882 mi
Last recorded66,882 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 66,882 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 60,308 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 58,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,092 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,209 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 39,750 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 35,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,795 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,443 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 12,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HHR, 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

How do I check the history of HW57 HHR?

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What year was HW57 HHR registered?

HW57 HHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is HW57 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 HHR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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