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HD07 OWE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 86,512 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 86,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and center joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 83,999 miles

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

part of exhaust pipe deteriorating

under vehicle suspension/pin bushes corroding/deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2025 83,999 miles

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

part of exhaust pipe deteriorating

under vehicle suspension/pin bushes corroding/deteriorating

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,812 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 80,812 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tires (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,803 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,062 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,422 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 69,422 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 66,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 58,012 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 50,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 43,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 34,074 miles

Engine management light on

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 34,074 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,863 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,532 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 OWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HD07 OWE, 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 OWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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