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EF07 HCN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 HCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 61,532 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 45,229 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 32,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 29,148 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion present to suspension components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 28,883 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 28,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 28,228 miles

Different speed ratings across the rear axle

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 28,228 miles

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

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

Different speed ratings across the rear axle

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 27,188 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Jun 2019 27,182 miles

Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2018 26,172 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 26,172 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 25,562 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 24,549 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 May 2015 23,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2015 23,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,656 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 19,736 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 May 2013 19,736 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,230 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,219 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,725 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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EF07 HCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EF07 HCN, 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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EF07 HCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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The MOT history for EF07 HCN shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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