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HD56 CWE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,257 mi
Last recorded140,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 CWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 140,257 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 140,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 125,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 125,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 119,650 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 119,650 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rubber starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,180 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated - driveshaft gaiter weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear wipe inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2020 113,138 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 111,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 108,953 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH - front outer gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,243 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,717 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 98,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,550 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,435 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,670 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 63,670 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 49,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,337 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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 CWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc diesel 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 HD56 CWE, 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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HD56 CWE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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