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HG07 LZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

124,289 mi
Last recorded124,289 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 124,289 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 124,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,887 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 106,452 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 106,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,714 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 89,601 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 84,952 miles

both front window does not operate

Fail 7 Feb 2021 84,951 miles

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

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

both front window does not operate

Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 83,223 miles

Rear handbrake long travel

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019 83,222 miles

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

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

Offside o/s/r tyre cracks in side wall slight wear inner edges

Rear handbrake long travel

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,236 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 80,230 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 75,589 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2017 75,589 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,089 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,815 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 48,441 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LZW, 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 LZW registered?

HG07 LZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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