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HJ57 YJM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,474 mi
Last recorded102,474 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 YJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 102,474 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,473 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in n/s steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,927 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2021 97,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,694 miles

Nearside Rear shock protective cover insecure

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

Rear exhaust outer casing rusted off

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.5 tested at 2.0 p/1min (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock protective cover insecure

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

Rear exhaust outer casing rusted off

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF & OSF. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 87,954 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF & OSF. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 72,000 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 64,232 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 56,909 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,273 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,214 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,211 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,482 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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 YJM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM registered?

HJ57 YJM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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