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HJ57 OKC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,077 mi
Last recorded110,077 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 110,077 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 108,925 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 108,394 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 108,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2023 107,451 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 107,451 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,977 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 101,947 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear service brake requires adjustment or repair.

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,662 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 92,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,932 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 87,932 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 70,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,814 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,788 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 47,464 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 36,841 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 36,841 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,983 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 17,987 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,444 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 OKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

HJ57 OKC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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