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HJ57 OKB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

19,252 mi
Last recorded19,252 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 19,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 18,617 miles

Front subframe heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2024 17,989 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 17,989 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 17,401 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 17,401 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 16,796 miles

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

auxiliary belt cracked and worn

Pass 28 Jul 2021 16,168 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 16,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 15,587 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 14,717 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 13,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 12,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 11,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 9,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,663 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 5,186 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 OKB 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 OKB, 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

How do I check the history of HJ57 OKB?

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What year was HJ57 OKB registered?

HJ57 OKB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is HJ57 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ57 OKB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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