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HJ07 UDS

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,488 mi
Last recorded64,488 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 UDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 64,488 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 64,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 57,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 57,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED AND PERISHED IN TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,686 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,552 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing .........

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 39,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper droplink ball joint dust cover slightly split

Pass 26 Feb 2018 29,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 27,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 24,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 22,453 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,361 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 17,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Different wheel rim fitted to nearside rear

Pass 20 Feb 2012 15,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,700 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 UDS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ07 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

HJ07 UDS is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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