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AR07 HPY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

172,369 mi
Last recorded172,369 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 172,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 172,369 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 166,287 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 154,784 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 154,784 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 145,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 145,551 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,300 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 142,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r low efforf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 129,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2020 124,712 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 121,890 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2019 121,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 108,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre stop lamp has a bulb not working

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nsf tyre low inside edge

nsr bald outer edge perished cracking

osf tyre low inside edge has cut in tread

Pass 1 Mar 2017 94,461 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp has a bulb not working

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

handbrake travel

nsf tyre low on edges

osf tyre bald inside edge and has cut in tread

osr tyre low inside edge perished 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,639 miles

nsr brake has very slight bind

osr tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,446 miles

chips in windscreen

front exhaust flexi perished

Fail 5 Mar 2015 68,446 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)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

chips in windscreen

front exhaust flexi perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,354 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 54,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F wishbone rear bush is splitting.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,559 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to split.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,166 miles

near side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side front tyre worn slightly on inner edge and tread on 2mm

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,666 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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AR07 HPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HPY, 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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AR07 HPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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