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HD56 JLO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,121 mi
Last recorded143,121 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 JLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 143,121 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play under steering gaiter play found at the road wheel whilst jacked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

little reserve travel left at the hand brake lever

Pass 13 Feb 2025 141,205 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted

rear axle corroded, recommend underside to be cleaned back and wax oiled

Pass 15 Feb 2024 139,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged clip plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates becoming corroded

underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 137,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,613 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 129,613 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,580 miles

Central Brake light not working

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 122,580 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))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake light not working

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 116,257 miles

Central brake light not working

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 95,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,395 miles

High level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated not tested tight from brakes ? (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,039 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,951 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 31,901 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 26,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 19,881 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 JLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JLO, 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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What year was HD56 JLO registered?

HD56 JLO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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