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HJ57 ZDG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,834 mi
Last recorded36,834 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 36,834 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 33,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 32,518 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 32,501 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine MIL illuminated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 30,364 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,404 miles

FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES. CAR SLOW TO START POSS BATTERY/STARTER MOTOR FAULT.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 28,195 miles

Nearside Rear Lens slightly damaged

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2021 28,178 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,623 miles

front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 28 Oct 2019 27,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 26,388 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,048 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 26,046 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 25,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

tailbox getting rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,684 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and trims fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,131 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,433 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 20,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 16,371 miles

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

handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake imbalance

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 ZDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

HJ57 ZDG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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