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HJ57 JMO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,535 mi
Last recorded92,535 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 JMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 92,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 86,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 83,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advised both sides with lip and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hand brake reserve travel met, but advised adjustment.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 79,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 74,948 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,425 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 70,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed uneven wear (worn to cords on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,625 miles

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

wet test carried out

Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 56,396 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 56,396 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,759 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,255 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,608 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,341 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,062 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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HJ57 JMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJ57 JMO, 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 HJ57 JMO registered?

HJ57 JMO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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