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DF07 HMY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 HMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,845 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 123,845 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside 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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,024 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 114,016 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 105,758 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pad wear warning light on.

Rear washer inop.

Fail 19 Oct 2023 105,758 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pad wear warning light on.

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear washer inop.

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,046 miles

Brake wear warning light on.

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake wear warning light on.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,350 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 82,495 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

One nearside rear side light inop.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,546 miles

Trim missing from nearside of front bumper.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,546 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Trim missing from nearside of front bumper.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,420 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear washer inop.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 72,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear washer inop.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,869 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 65,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside plate light inop.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 57,898 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,273 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2014 45,231 miles

nail n/s/r tyre..front lower armrear bushes weak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,733 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,387 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,298 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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DF07 HMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF07 HMY, 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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DF07 HMY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 August 2007.

Is DF07 HMY safe to buy?

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