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HK07 BXN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,545 mi
Last recorded122,545 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 BXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 122,545 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 122,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo pipe has cracks but not leaking (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 120,140 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 120,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,664 miles

reverse light inoperative

slight exhaust blow

slight power steering leak

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,143 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges under inflated ? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light light not working pre requirement

Fail 18 Apr 2023 96,143 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing center and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges under inflated ? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse light light not working pre requirement

Pass 25 Apr 2022 91,084 miles

Advise service light on dash

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front slight seepage, steering rack

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 84,808 miles

reverse light not working

slight seepage O/S steering rack

Fail 21 Apr 2021 84,808 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

reverse light not working

slight seepage O/S steering rack

Pass 1 May 2020 77,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear footbrake only just meets limit of balance[ slow to rise]

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both wing mirrors damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2019 72,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 65,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 65,347 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalanced. (30% max) (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 59,182 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing starting to feel rough

Offside mirror glass broken and casing held on with taped

both rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls

Fail 3 May 2017 59,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing starting to feel rough

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside mirror glass broken and casing held on with taped

both rear tyres starting to crack on the side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,587 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,121 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 52,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 47,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 37,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 37,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,969 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 13 Apr 2011 24,428 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear console bushes starting to perish

wiper blades hard and smeary

Pass 5 May 2010 16,036 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 16,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HK07 BXN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HK07 BXN, 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 HK07 BXN registered?

HK07 BXN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is HK07 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 BXN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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