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HG07 HBY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,307 mi
Last recorded118,307 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,307 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 118,307 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 105,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,916 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Apr 2022 90,027 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,583 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Apr 2020 84,441 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,549 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Apr 2018 78,791 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 75,672 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,425 miles

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,425 miles

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

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

both front rear wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 57,007 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,563 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 42,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 28,801 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 28,801 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 HBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HBY, 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 HBY registered?

HG07 HBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for HG07 HBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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