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HD07 AMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,295 mi
Last recorded88,295 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 AMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,300 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,748 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 83,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded both pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 82,014 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 82,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,150 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn free play on maximum limits (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 80,150 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn free play on maximum limits (1.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,359 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever has alot of travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 24 Aug 2020 78,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both due to washer pipe leaking (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake lever has alot of travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,702 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 74,727 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,424 miles

EML on

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,617 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 45,962 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,793 miles

Offside front tyre bald on outter edge advise replacement.

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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HD07 AMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HD07 AMV, 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 HD07 AMV registered?

HD07 AMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 August 2007.

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