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HJ07 VLC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 VLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,163 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 119,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 118,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 114,753 miles

Nearside mirror has been repaired with tape

Slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim and trim missing

Fail 23 Mar 2018 114,716 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside mirror has been repaired with tape

Slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim and trim missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,225 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 112,223 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,610 miles

slight binding noted from offside rear brake

Pass 16 Mar 2013 75,475 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine mil illuminated

offside rear brake slightly binding

passenger mirror glass missing

slight engine miss-fire?

suspension creaks when turning when vehicle is on the ground

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,853 miles

brake tell tale on

engine tell tale on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,112 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 54,112 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2010 41,523 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 VLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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