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HJ57 TVA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,663 mi
Last recorded100,663 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 TVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,663 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,838 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 95,838 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,719 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 85,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 81,201 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 68,578 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,023 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,140 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread,2mm.and worn on edges.

both rear tyres have slight age related cracking.

Fail 6 Sep 2017 54,140 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

both front tyres wearing low on tread,2mm.and worn on edges.

both rear tyres have slight age related cracking.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in VERY POOR CONDITION recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in VERY POOR CONDITION recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement well below service standard recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement well below service standard recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,306 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,342 miles

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 4 Sep 2012 30,864 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 30,864 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,667 miles

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 8 Sep 2011 26,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,126 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 TVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TVA, 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 TVA registered?

HJ57 TVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HJ57 TVA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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