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HJ07 XKY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,644 mi
Last recorded104,644 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 XKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 104,644 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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 multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 May 2021 97,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor leaking

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,542 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,542 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 75,921 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

bothside front tyres wearing inner outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,020 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 69,020 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 61,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside/offside (3.5.1g)

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 44,003 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 44,003 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 35,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Mar 2013 35,682 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Mar 2012 24,325 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes sheilds fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,325 miles

unable to fully check fuel and brake pipes sheilds fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,798 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)

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 XKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

HJ07 XKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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