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HJ57 XOL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

55,381 mi
Last recorded55,381 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 55,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 55,216 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 55,216 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 53,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 50,992 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag. (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 49,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 49,303 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 46,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 46,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 44,912 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 44,912 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 43,498 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 41,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,065 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and 3mm tread depth

Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,065 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and 3mm tread depth

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,368 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm tread

Pass 27 Oct 2011 19,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 62,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 6,034 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 XOL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XOL, 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 XOL registered?

HJ57 XOL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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