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HJ57 XOH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

80,443 mi
Last recorded80,443 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 XOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,443 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 75,280 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer badly perished/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts corrosion on lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked but not spoil view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 75,204 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged in lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer badly perished/deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts corrosion on lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked but not spoil view to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 66,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 57,608 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 57,480 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

pad wear indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2021 51,087 miles

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 50,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S VERY CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET THE REQUIRED EFFORT

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,494 miles

BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 3 Sep 2020 45,494 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

BELLY PANS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 19 Sep 2019 38,667 miles

under engine belly plastics fitted giving limited view

Pass 13 Sep 2018 30,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,017 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 28,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,282 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,275 miles

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,005 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 9,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 6,808 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 XOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black 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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

HJ57 XOH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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