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HJ57 YMT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,117 mi
Last recorded171,117 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 YMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 171,117 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 163,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n.s.f top mount slight play-n.s.f spring corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2023 163,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n.s.f top mount slight play-n.s.f spring corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2022 153,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 144,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 144,459 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high slight poor amage (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 129,012 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 117,601 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 117,600 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,467 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 108,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,930 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,131 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2015 85,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,094 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 82,956 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,406 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,771 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 56,771 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,471 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroeded

Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroeded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,533 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YMT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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