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HJ57 LLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,238 mi
Last recorded107,238 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 LLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 107,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 107,237 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,653 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 100,650 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.30% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 95,266 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 95,266 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,248 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,243 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,021 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,223 miles

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

osr tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,217 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn on the inner edge and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2015 55,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 47,623 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 39,369 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,737 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 24,785 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,171 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 LLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLU, 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 LLU registered?

HJ57 LLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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