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BF07 HHZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

186,443 mi
Last recorded186,443 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 HHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 186,443 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded,

Manufacture under covers fitted not allowing inspection.

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 179,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacture under covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray loose.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 179,835 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Manufacture under covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under tray loose.

Pass 1 Nov 2023 168,696 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 168,695 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 157,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 149,267 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,509 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 135,591 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,038 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 124,038 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 112,347 miles

O/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,472 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,472 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 90,105 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres running close to legal tread limit. (4.1.E.1)

excessive parking brake travel.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,105 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc front n/s outer driveshaft gaiter split. (2.5.C.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings front n/s inner steering arm joint has excessive play. (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working rear o/s stop lamp n/o. (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front n/s wiper blade not clearing screen effectively. (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres running close to legal tread limit. (4.1.E.1)

excessive parking brake travel.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,281 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 79,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres cracking on side walls & in tread pattern

Pass 7 Nov 2012 60,639 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front lower suspension arm rear bush,s weak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,039 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bush,s weak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,944 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,944 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,707 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 34,630 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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BF07 HHZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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