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HJ57 PXU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,127 mi
Last recorded113,127 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 PXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 113,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 110,474 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 110,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 99,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both bald on inner edges, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Front door windows do not open

Front passenger seat does not tilt forward to allow access to rear seats

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 94,242 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 94,013 miles

Central Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 89,016 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition advise replacement

Pass 4 May 2019 82,631 miles

o/s/f drop link dust cover perished

Pass 21 Apr 2018 75,298 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,379 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 53,864 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,078 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,479 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,009 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,009 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,850 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 PXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PXU, 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

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What year was HJ57 PXU registered?

HJ57 PXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is HJ57 PXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ57 PXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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