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HJ57 TTF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,756 mi
Last recorded132,756 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 132,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 116,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 116,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,890 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 113,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 84,223 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 67,780 miles

o/s/f alloy wheel slighty demage outer

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres low 2.5mm

n/s front lower arm inner rear bushes slighty cracked

n/s/r tyre slighty cut outer wall

o/s/f alloy wheel slighty demage outer

servo vacum pipe slighty cracked no leak

Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,158 miles

ALL tyres getting low on tread

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked

NSF alloy wheel outer rim damaged

NSF door mirror indicator lens cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Slight twist in OSR seat belt(lower)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,158 miles

ALL tyres getting low on tread

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes cracked

NSF alloy wheel outer rim damaged

NSF door mirror indicator lens cracked

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Slight twist in OSR seat belt(lower)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

offside rear number plate lamp poorly fitted

slight cut nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,256 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes worn

cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

damage to nearside front wing and bumper

nearside number plate light dim

slight oil leak from nearside drive shaft seal

wipers poor

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 TTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TTF, 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 TTF registered?

HJ57 TTF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is HJ57 TTF safe to buy?

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