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HJ57 PXS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 PXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2023 108,850 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Handbrake has long travel.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 102,813 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & wearing badly on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit & wearing on inside & outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,372 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering some compnents from checking

Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 19 Dec 2016 86,273 miles

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

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Fail 19 Dec 2016 86,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,256 miles

engine sump has rusty blisters developing

front tyres 2mm and o/s/f worn on inner edge cords soon

nail o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2015 79,255 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

engine sump has rusty blisters developing

front tyres 2mm and o/s/f worn on inner edge cords soon

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,974 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,285 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes a little soft

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

some travel on hand brake

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,412 miles

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

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

some travel on hand brake

Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,427 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,427 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,413 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 PXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PXS, 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 PXS registered?

HJ57 PXS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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