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HJ57 YMW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

157,069 mi
Last recorded157,069 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 157,069 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 157,066 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 140,841 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 140,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 125,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust back box heat shield loose / insecure

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2018 124,944 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust back box heat shield loose / insecure

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2017 117,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 20 May 2017 117,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 4 May 2016 111,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to back box

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 29 May 2015 103,577 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 103,577 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,755 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 89,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 75,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,750 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,119 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 63,119 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers leaving some streak marks

Fail 14 Apr 2012 61,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers leaving some streak marks

Pass 19 May 2011 49,346 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,292 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 37,392 miles

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

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

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 YMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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