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HY57 YYM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 81,800 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

handbrake slightly high

Pass 20 Aug 2024 60,062 miles

handbrake slightly high

Fail 19 Aug 2024 60,062 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake slightly high

Pass 23 Aug 2023 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 50,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,791 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,217 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 37,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,788 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 23,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,955 miles

both front console bushes perishing

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 1 Sep 2016 22,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front console bushes perishing

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,722 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 20,213 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 14,968 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 10,964 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 10,964 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,636 miles

Long travel on parking brake lever

Near side door mirror glass is cracked

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 YYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY57 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

HY57 YYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is HY57 YYM safe to buy?

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