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HJ57 ZWY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,342 mi
Last recorded56,342 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 ZWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 56,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 55,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,262 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 54,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 50,499 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,035 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 46,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 45,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 43,994 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,504 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 43,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,491 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 43,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wishbone bushs cracking

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,325 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Sep 2011 21,092 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 14,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 14,655 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ57 ZWY registered?

HJ57 ZWY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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The MOT history for HJ57 ZWY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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