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BJ57 HCG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 HCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,082 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 91,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 91,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 89,975 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2023 89,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 88,936 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,729 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 82,469 miles

Central exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 82,469 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp broken

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,400 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 76,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,088 miles

Rear tyres cracking to sidewall areas

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,088 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres cracking to sidewall areas

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,442 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 43,418 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,739 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,497 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,004 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,615 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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BJ57 HCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJ57 HCG, 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 BJ57 HCG registered?

BJ57 HCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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