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HJ57 TUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 96,149 miles

Rear foot and hand brake readings are a little low

Pass 23 Jul 2025 91,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 79,707 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,468 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,228 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,693 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 61,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

o/s/f drop link boot deteriated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,611 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,643 miles

N/s/f lower rear wishbone bush worn

O/s/f lower rear wishbone bush worn

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,811 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 23,125 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 23,125 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,125 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,675 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 TUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TUW, 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 TUW registered?

HJ57 TUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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