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HJ07 HDV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

68,081 mi
Last recorded68,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,081 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 68,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 65,529 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 65,518 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 62,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 62,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

screen washer pipe damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2021 55,972 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 53,285 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 53,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,508 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 49,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 44,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 40,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,700 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2015 36,700 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm damaged on tread (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,379 miles

2x leds not working in high level stop light

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)

all wipers poor

m+s tyres fitted to the front

Pass 7 Nov 2013 24,083 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2011 12,239 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,239 miles

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 11,904 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,467 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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HJ07 HDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 HJ07 HDV, 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 HJ07 HDV registered?

HJ07 HDV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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