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HJ07 URG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,952 mi
Last recorded186,952 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 URG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 186,952 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 186,952 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2023 172,480 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 172,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen spraying out the bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced broken lens (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 159,875 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside side repeater light damaged but working

Fail 10 Mar 2022 159,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside side repeater light damaged but working

Pass 10 Mar 2021 148,494 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light staying on

Fail 10 Mar 2021 148,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 9 Mar 2020 142,114 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

Pass 11 Mar 2019 133,547 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2019 133,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,947 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 123,947 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,993 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,386 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,708 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,708 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,423 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,465 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,205 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 URG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URG, 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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HJ07 URG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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