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HJ57 LLC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 LLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,508 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension cross beam corroded

exhaust gas leak

exhaust lambda emissions high

reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Feb 2026 88,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension cross beam corroded

exhaust gas leak

exhaust lambda emissions high

parking brake efforts low and not locking

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Mar 2025 83,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 73,338 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 72,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (flex) pipe has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,931 miles

Central Front front exhaust pipe, slight blow on the flex pipe

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,555 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 61,267 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,583 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges 185/60/14

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall 185/60/14

Fail 28 Dec 2017 53,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges 185/60/14

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall 185/60/14

Pass 30 Dec 2016 46,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 39,085 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 33,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,235 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 21,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 21,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,257 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,915 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 LLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 LLC, 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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HJ57 LLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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