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MF57 HRO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,310 mi
Last recorded25,310 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 HRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 25,310 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 15,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 14,845 miles

Front Front suspension components corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 14,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords not to cords at present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear and juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 13,545 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 12,925 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 12,356 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 11,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 11,783 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 11,128 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,486 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 9,790 miles

all 4 tyre sidewalls cracking heavily

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2014 9,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf /nsf/nsr tyre cracking heavely on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Sep 2013 8,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 7,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 5,856 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 4,625 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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MF57 HRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 MF57 HRO, 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 MF57 HRO registered?

MF57 HRO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is MF57 HRO safe to buy?

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