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DE07 HSV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 HSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 72,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,567 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 68,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 63,787 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 62,417 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2021 62,417 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underside brake pipes greased

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 61,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,453 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,453 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,130 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 51,074 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,851 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 46,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,033 miles

front brake pads look aged around edges

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,278 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,076 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 31,600 miles

LOSS OF FLUID ONTO OSF ALLOY ROAD WHEEL FROM BOTTOM ARM AREA DRIPPING FROM ABOVE REPAIR ASAP

Pass 29 Mar 2010 24,862 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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DE07 HSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE07 HSV, 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 DE07 HSV registered?

DE07 HSV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 April 2007.

Is DE07 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE07 HSV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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