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HJ57 SKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,161 mi
Last recorded87,161 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 SKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,161 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 87,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear and @3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 78,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 73,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 71,052 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 71,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 15 Jan 2020 62,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror glass (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp levelling device not tested

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wear on tyre tread

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Wear on tyre tread

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 45,320 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 40,369 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front wiper blades slightly smearing

offside door mirror glass and cover slightly damaged

offside repeater slightly damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,599 miles

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

exhaust rusty

wipers are poor

Pass 7 Dec 2013 34,471 miles

The PAS pipes are damp at the rear.

The auxillary drive belt is perrished. (Replace next service.)

The front suspension "Consul" bushes are split.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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 2 Dec 2011 22,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,426 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 SKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

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

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