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HJ57 UUX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,505 mi
Last recorded134,505 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,505 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,663 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 131,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light operation (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 127,169 miles

Advise engine light on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 127,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Advise engine light on

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,372 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 121,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,850 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to inner side wall

slight wear to inner steering rack joints

Fail 12 Nov 2015 111,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slight damage to inner side wall

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear to inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vacuum pipe from servo perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,534 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 72,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 64,931 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,675 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 UUX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

HJ57 UUX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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