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AR07 HDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,992 mi
Last recorded110,992 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2025 110,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,470 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty weak/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 99,456 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty weak/sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,293 miles

Central exhaust sleeve rusty/weak

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 93,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust sleeve rusty/weak

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,827 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 85,820 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear passager door will not open from outside and inside

Pass 13 Apr 2021 80,254 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 80,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 74,847 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Apr 2020 74,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill damaged and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 64,063 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,276 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 35,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 25,077 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 18,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR07 HDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AR07 HDU, 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 AR07 HDU registered?

AR07 HDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is AR07 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 HDU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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