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HJ57 JOH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,918 mi
Last recorded35,918 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 JOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 35,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose unit (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 32,655 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 32,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 29,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 27,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 27,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 21,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 21,087 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 19,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 19,745 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,709 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,304 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 JOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ57 JOH registered?

HJ57 JOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is HJ57 JOH safe to buy?

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