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HD07 DRX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 DRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,500 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 50,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,747 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 49,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,564 miles

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

Parking Brake only just made requirements

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,362 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm top boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 49,134 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,834 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 48,834 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 47,242 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 45,336 miles

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have inner and outer edge wear

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,336 miles

Both rear outer seat belts slow to retract

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyres have inner and outer edge wear

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,511 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Front tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

MIL on

Near side rear tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

mil lamp illuminated

off side rear tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,809 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 28,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 24,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 21,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,046 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 16,907 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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HD07 DRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

HD07 DRX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 July 2007.

Is HD07 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD07 DRX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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