MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Body insecure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))
Underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Hanging items on interior mirror & suction mount phone holder on screen offside ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At minimum 1.6mm tread depth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))
Underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Offside Rear Fuel cap sealing rubber slightly split
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Outer 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 Side repeater not working In mirror housing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section and section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Spare tyre defective Flat ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Fuel cap sealing rubber slightly split
Body damage.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Body damage.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Lower 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)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both rear tyres perishing
both rear tyres slightly deteriated
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
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HJ57 SHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 SHZ, 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 SHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 September 2007.
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