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HJ57 ZSL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,466 mi
Last recorded74,466 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 ZSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,466 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 62,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 54,420 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 48,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,770 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 46,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre treads feathering

Pass 9 Jul 2021 39,893 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,799 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 34,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,354 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 30,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,567 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 28,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 14,750 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 13,023 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,193 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 11,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,987 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 ZSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL registered?

HJ57 ZSL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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