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FY07 HXL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 HXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,024 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside registration plate lamp very dim

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,035 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 94,035 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 90,470 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 90,470 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,071 miles

All tyres slightly perished inside tread area

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear dampness from around offside rear wheel cylinder area on backplate but no visable leaks.

Rear Axle bushes in poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,071 miles

All tyres slightly perished inside tread area

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear dampness from around offside rear wheel cylinder area on backplate but no visable leaks.

Rear Axle bushes in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2021 84,511 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front wheel balance weights hanging loose

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,239 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,504 miles

front flexi pipe poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,504 miles

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

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

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

front flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,853 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,027 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,931 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 51,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2015 41,612 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 32,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,474 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,066 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 17,377 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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FY07 HXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY07 HXL, 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 FY07 HXL registered?

FY07 HXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is FY07 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 HXL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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