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HG07 TMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

167,084 mi
Last recorded167,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 TMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 167,084 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

there is an outstanding recall on this vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2026 167,084 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

there is an outstanding recall on this vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2025 162,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 158,246 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 152,524 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Coolant leak Back of engine

Fail 30 May 2023 152,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

Coolant leak Back of engine

Pass 23 May 2022 147,943 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 147,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 141,564 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

Fail 10 Jun 2021 141,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe leaking under hinge (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 141,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2020 140,000 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 140,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 130,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 120,376 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 109,900 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 109,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 95,718 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 95,718 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 80,532 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 66,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2014 66,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,689 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)

front wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 28 May 2011 32,501 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2010 21,348 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 TMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

HG07 TMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is HG07 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG07 TMV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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