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HJ57 SHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,697 mi
Last recorded150,697 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 150,697 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 150,513 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 142,063 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 141,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,811 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 129,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 116,585 miles

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))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 116,585 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,503 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 92,852 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,028 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,028 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,645 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 61,714 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,636 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 48,799 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,655 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,147 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,052 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 27,052 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 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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