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HY57 KWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,609 mi
Last recorded78,609 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 KWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 78,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f lower fog lamp damaged

reverse lamps not working

Fail 4 Aug 2026 78,609 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f lower fog lamp damaged

reverse lamps not working

Pass 12 Aug 2025 71,770 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 71,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,688 miles

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

n/s fog lamp glass broken

Fail 12 Aug 2024 68,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s fog lamp glass broken

Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,053 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f foglamp cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2023 64,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

n/s/f foglamp cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2022 60,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has various cuts in tread

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 60,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has various cuts in tread

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,095 miles

Offside Front nail in tread

Offside Rear cuts in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2019 41,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,962 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,284 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 17,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 17,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,125 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 13,004 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 10,954 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 7,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,791 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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HY57 KWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HY57 KWU, 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 HY57 KWU registered?

HY57 KWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is HY57 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 KWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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