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HG07 AOT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 AOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 81,662 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 81,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,842 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY-FRONT

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,564 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,569 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 72,247 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 72,247 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,323 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 70,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,814 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 62,814 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2017 57,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 53,498 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,276 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 43,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2014 43,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2013 38,849 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 33,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,608 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 22,854 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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HG07 AOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG07 AOT, 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 HG07 AOT registered?

HG07 AOT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is HG07 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG07 AOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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