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HD56 JKO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,484 mi
Last recorded137,484 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 JKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2026 137,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 132,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 132,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 130,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2024 130,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,448 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 121,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,436 miles

Front Flexi exhaust system deteriorated

Front Tyres worn on inner edge/ Minor cuts present

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,908 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating

Offside Front Nail in tyre 185/60 r14 82h ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge feathered

Pass 2 Mar 2018 104,498 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Fail 2 Mar 2018 104,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

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

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 22 Mar 2017 102,059 miles

Brake wear indicator light illuminated

Front wear indicator not plugged in/damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2017 102,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front wear indicator not plugged in/damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,840 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres wearing very badly on inside edges (MARGINAL PASS)

Nearside rear tyre perished - Nail in tyre

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2015 66,728 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 58,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,813 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,076 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror repeater lamp slightly damaged

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Feb 2011 45,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s door mirror repeater lamp slightly damaged

rear number plate cracked

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 JKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HD56 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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