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HJ57 XVK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 XVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,057 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 97,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 92,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,537 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,336 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,333 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,883 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,346 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Sep 2019 70,346 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2018 65,347 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 65,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,785 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,631 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,293 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,408 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 XVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

HJ57 XVK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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