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HD56 JXT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,021 mi
Last recorded101,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 101,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 98,360 miles

Rear axle beam generally corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2025 98,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle beam generally corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 95,757 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured near and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2024 95,754 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured near and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective near and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,820 miles

General corrosion to underside / components

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 91,820 miles

General corrosion to underside / components

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,428 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear seat backrest insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2020 87,428 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear seat backrest insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,198 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,198 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2018 75,545 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 75,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,855 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 66,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,310 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,310 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,399 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on dash, indicating fault

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 35,482 miles

engine warning light staying on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,893 miles

engine man. light staying on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 JXT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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