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H26 MTC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,283 mi
Last recorded100,283 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 MTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,283 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 100,282 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,191 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2025 96,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,164 miles

Under trays fitted at time of mot test

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,618 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

trays and covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,599 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 69,590 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 60,036 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 53,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn VERY close to ply/cords on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 47,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre deteriorating/cracking inside of tread.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 47,733 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre deteriorating/cracking inside of tread.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,490 miles

near side rear indicator border line (white light)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,324 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 39,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure reflector (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,772 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 36,771 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,223 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 33,528 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,245 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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H26 MTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 H26 MTC, 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 H26 MTC registered?

H26 MTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is H26 MTC safe to buy?

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