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H17 TWE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,513 mi
Last recorded120,513 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 TWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,513 miles

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle

Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise : surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,175 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 102,175 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,203 miles

Nearside Outer CV BOOT HAS A SMALL TEAR

Rear REAR SHOCKERS WORN

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 7 Oct 2023 92,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer CV BOOT HAS A SMALL TEAR

Rear REAR SHOCKERS WORN

SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 13 Oct 2022 80,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,510 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 69,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,101 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,101 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 65,996 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front flexible hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 62,846 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,975 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,116 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 50,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,695 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 35,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,747 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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H17 TWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H17 TWE, 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 H17 TWE registered?

H17 TWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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