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HD07 LBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,669 mi
Last recorded125,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 LBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 125,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 119,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer edge of tread and on 2mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and wearing low on outer edge of tread and on 4mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

all lights especially headlamps flicker when turned on at engine tick over

Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,638 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

petrol cap sealing ring cracking/perishing

Fail 6 Aug 2024 114,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald and below limit 185/60 R14 82H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms rear bushes splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear condensation in lamp unit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

petrol cap sealing ring cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front flexy joint deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge & wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 107,620 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy front flexy joint deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping oil from small end of boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge & wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack boot twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 97,332 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 88,149 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2021 88,146 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2020 76,922 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 62,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 50,641 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 38,968 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,862 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 32,538 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 32,537 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)

Pass 11 May 2013 29,604 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2012 24,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 May 2012 24,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 May 2011 18,181 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 16,423 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 LBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBF, 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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HD07 LBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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