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HJ07 VLL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,601 mi
Last recorded86,601 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 86,601 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lamp clusters tinted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 86,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lamp clusters tinted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour Both tinted (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,554 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Both lamp / reflector clusters tinted

Fail 5 Apr 2024 78,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both lamp / reflector clusters tinted

Pass 5 Apr 2023 64,246 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint worn,centre rear seat belt noisy loose ???

Fail 30 Mar 2023 63,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flexi joint worn,centre rear seat belt noisy loose ???

Pass 10 Mar 2022 50,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,988 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and nail in o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,157 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 44,893 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays blocking access to some components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 36,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays restricting access to some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,112 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,952 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,945 miles

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

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

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 20 Mar 2012 18,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 11,256 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 VLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

HJ07 VLL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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