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HJ07 UDP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,552 mi
Last recorded45,552 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 UDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 45,552 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 42,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 42,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat can not be pull forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 38,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,449 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 29,094 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 29,092 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 24,426 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 17,905 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 17,905 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,407 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 10,248 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 10,168 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 10,165 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 9,720 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,058 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 9,058 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,092 miles

nearside front tyre perishing outer wall

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall

Fail 4 Apr 2013 8,092 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perishing outer wall

nearside rear tyre perishing outer wall

Pass 12 Apr 2012 6,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 5,837 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 4,533 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 UDP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

HJ07 UDP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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