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HJ57 OJU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,649 mi
Last recorded124,649 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 124,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre coming close to limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre coming close outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes worn and perished no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 124,649 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre exhaust sleave broken causing excessive leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexi has excessive leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat headlamp leveling device cannot be operated from drivers seat due to switch missing (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre coming close to limit inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp had inner condensation does not affect light source (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre coming close outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and cracking between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear subframe bushes worn and perished no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 120,723 miles

Central exhaust clamps broken

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central exhaust clamps broken

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,661 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops broken

exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

Fail 27 Oct 2023 115,661 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perished and cut (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops broken

exhaust sleeve corroded and broken

Pass 31 Oct 2022 110,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

offside side repeater dim

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2021 106,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

centre to front exhaust clamp broken

Fail 20 Oct 2021 106,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear bump stops broken

centre to front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,468 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 2 Nov 2020 103,468 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 86,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 70,359 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 70,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (almost to cords) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 54,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,162 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic protection covers fitted to right and left floor pan areas

Fail 20 Oct 2011 34,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic protection covers fitted to right and left floor pan areas

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 25,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OJU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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