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HG07 FJV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,043 mi
Last recorded142,043 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 FJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 142,043 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link cover slightly deteriorated

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

exhaust tailbox slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2021 134,672 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 130,152 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 130,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement and tracking ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,247 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light component corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2018 122,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake travel

light component corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 113,083 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2017 113,083 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,685 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance Rear view mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,252 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Front steering arm play

Offside Rear Nail

osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,046 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,243 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,658 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,714 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 FJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJV, 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 FJV registered?

HG07 FJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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