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DE57 HYJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,536 mi
Last recorded31,536 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 HYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,536 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 31,536 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 27,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 27,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,042 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall but no cords visable

Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,190 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 25,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,746 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 11 Feb 2014 22,397 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 10 Feb 2014 22,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,582 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 18,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,523 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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DE57 HYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE57 HYJ, 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 DE57 HYJ registered?

DE57 HYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is DE57 HYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 HYJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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