CarVerify

Free Car Check

HD56 JOA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,930 mi
Last recorded136,930 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 JOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 136,930 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 136,930 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,244 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edge & extremely close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 121,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,393 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 100,393 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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 90,150 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 90,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,367 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 83,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,063 miles

engine management light emitting when engine running.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 76,063 miles

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

engine management light emitting when engine running.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 68,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Feb 2017 68,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60r14. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 62,259 miles

unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted !

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,058 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,792 miles

drivers sun visor clip broken

hand brake high

Fail 13 Feb 2014 50,763 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

drivers sun visor clip broken

hand brake high

Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,924 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,688 miles

advised offside front tyre feathering across thread

Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,687 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advised offside front tyre feathering across thread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,548 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)

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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HD56 JOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 JOA, 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

How do I check the history of HD56 JOA?

You can check the full history of HD56 JOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HD56 JOA registered?

HD56 JOA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is HD56 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD56 JOA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HD56 JOA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HD56 JOA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.