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HG07 FZY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,365 mi
Last recorded96,365 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 FZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 96,365 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 93,708 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,977 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 89,928 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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 25 Nov 2022 86,805 miles

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 86,804 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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 10 Nov 2021 83,904 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 74,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 70,037 miles

Both Front Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 17 May 2018 70,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both Front Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,406 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 60,867 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 60,827 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 55,528 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 51,114 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,610 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 44,610 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,483 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,544 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 FZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG07 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

HG07 FZY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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