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HJ57 UUY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,277 mi
Last recorded113,277 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,277 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 113,276 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 108,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning due to damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2023 102,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 95,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,921 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 21 Dec 2020 77,532 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,463 miles

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

Nearside windscreen washer pipe spilt but still provides sufficient washer liquid

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,207 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 70,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 63,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,958 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,563 miles

near side front tyre is on the legal limit

off side front tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,188 miles

front brake pads are low, warning lamp is on and brake discs are worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,562 miles

front pads wearing thin 80-85% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,264 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,042 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 UUY 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 UUY, 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 UUY registered?

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

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