CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ57 UUV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

110,742 mi
Last recorded110,742 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 UUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 110,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 110,742 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat wont recline

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops fallen to bits

exhaust manifold very rusty

rear exhaust rusty

sump very rusty and leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,864 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat wont recline

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops fallen to bits

exhaust manifold very rusty

rear exhaust rusty

sump very rusty and leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2016 100,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat wont tilt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm out edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops fallen to bits

oil leak and sump very rusty

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust outer skin rusted off

Fail 15 Nov 2016 100,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat wont tilt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm out edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops fallen to bits

oil leak and sump very rusty

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust outer skin rusted off

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,493 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear bump stops falling to bits

front exhaust flexible cover falling to bits

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,998 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 86,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,339 miles

n/s/r shock cover broken away from bump stop

Pass 2 Dec 2011 55,241 miles

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

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

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles time and possible new discs

rear exhaust has surface rust on it

Fail 1 Dec 2011 55,241 miles

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

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

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)

front brake pads needed in about 3-4000 miles time and possible new discs

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear exhaust has surface rust on it

Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,267 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ57 UUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UUV, 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

How do I check the history of HJ57 UUV?

You can check the full history of HJ57 UUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ57 UUV registered?

HJ57 UUV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is HJ57 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ57 UUV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ57 UUV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ57 UUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.