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HJ07 XHX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,013 mi
Last recorded214,013 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 XHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 214,013 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 4 May 2021 214,013 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 205,197 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 205,197 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 198,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 198,330 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 189,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 189,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 178,501 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 178,501 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 170,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front no plate

rear bump stops worn

Fail 4 May 2016 170,944 miles

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in front no plate

rear bump stops worn

Pass 25 Apr 2015 164,861 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 149,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 2 May 2013 122,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 122,344 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2012 100,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 76,463 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 54,124 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,124 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 XHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XHX, 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 XHX registered?

HJ07 XHX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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