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H17 WCB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

51,684 mi
Last recorded51,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 WCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 51,684 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 51,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 45,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 39,369 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 39,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 34,781 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 27,173 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 27,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 24,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 17,319 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 17,319 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 14,204 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 14,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 11,819 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,356 miles

under trays obscuring some parts

Fail 5 Sep 2016 10,356 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Sep 2015 9,306 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

damage to offside mirror casing.

dent in nearside sill.

nearside wiper worn at ends

rear wiper blade insecure.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,821 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracking in tread no cords visable

Fail 27 Aug 2014 8,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres cracking in tread no cords visable

Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 7,602 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,971 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 5,947 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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H17 WCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 H17 WCB, 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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H17 WCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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