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HG07 UTO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 UTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 137,532 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 125,036 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2018 125,036 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 114,109 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 114,109 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,052 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 95,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise tracking checked

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,784 miles

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

advise tracking checked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 84,441 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 62,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 62,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,769 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,395 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 UTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

HG07 UTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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