CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF07 HHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 HHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 112,164 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2024 112,164 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 99,080 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 96,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,486 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,800 miles

Offside Front osr coil spring touching fuel breather pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2019 89,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,574 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 73,893 miles

Rear mounts broken for heat shield on exhaust catalyst.

Tyre sealant six years out of date.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 73,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear mounts broken for heat shield on exhaust catalyst.

Tyre sealant six years out of date.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,284 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,683 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,684 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,828 miles

rear discs corroded on edges

small crack on windscreen

wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,042 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,523 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 21,523 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n s r lower sidelight inop

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF07 HHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF07 HHY, 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

How do I check the history of BF07 HHY?

You can check the full history of BF07 HHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF07 HHY registered?

BF07 HHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BF07 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF07 HHY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF07 HHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF07 HHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.