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HJ57 OKG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,465 mi
Last recorded100,465 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 OKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,465 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BEAM BUSHS PERISHED / SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 98,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to haze/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 98,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to haze/deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 93,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 93,519 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 86,654 miles

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))

rear axle frame corrodeing

rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 10 May 2023 86,654 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working in mirror houseing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

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

nearside front side repeater lense damaged

rear axle frame corrodeing

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 82,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and brake unions. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded and bushes deteriorating

trims fitted underside

various suspension components are corroded and brake backing plates.

Fail 17 May 2022 82,134 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective belt unit. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable corroded. (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded above rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses and brake unions. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded and bushes deteriorating

trims fitted underside

various suspension components are corroded and brake backing plates.

Pass 14 May 2021 78,385 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 78,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 74,520 miles

Nearside Rear back plate going rusty

Offside Rear back plate going rusty

front suspension components going rusty

rear suspension components going rusty

Pass 19 Apr 2019 68,497 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 68,498 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 53,745 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 53,745 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 45,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,164 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,162 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,252 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 4 Nov 2013 33,252 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 28,326 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 21,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre 3mm and worn on inner edge

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 OKG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKG, 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 OKG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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