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HJ57 YJN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 YJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,562 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 70,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 52,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 52,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread getting low at 3 mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 29,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,647 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 22,647 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2013 19,901 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 19,901 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,563 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 14,537 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,005 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 YJN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YJN, 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 YJN registered?

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

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