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HD56 AOU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,773 mi
Last recorded47,773 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 47,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 46,215 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 43,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,862 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 38,880 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,493 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,028 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 32,507 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 32,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,887 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 22,580 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 19,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 16,491 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,024 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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HD56 AOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HD56 AOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HD56 AOU registered?

HD56 AOU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is HD56 AOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD56 AOU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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