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HG07 UPC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,664 mi
Last recorded55,664 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 UPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 55,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,839 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 2mm & Devoid on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 53,839 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 2mm & Devoid on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both, Considerable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Devoid of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All, Considerable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,897 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 49,897 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,777 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,820 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 44,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 41,390 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 41,389 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 38,272 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 38,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,342 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres close to 1:6mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have cracking on inner sidewalls & worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2016 32,294 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES AND 2:0mm OF TREAD

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS AND 3:0mm OF TREAD

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,775 miles

sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,878 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,906 miles

boyh rear tyres have heavy cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2012 19,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,579 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 11,929 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 UPC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 UPC, 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 UPC registered?

HG07 UPC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is HG07 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG07 UPC 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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