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HK07 EMV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 EMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 101,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,112 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 93,092 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater in mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle including inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,086 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,705 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brake efforts low / hand brake lever has long travel and requires adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 67,290 miles

Rear service and parking brake efforts low / handbrake lever long travel requires repair

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 55,768 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Jun 2016 41,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,730 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 33,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,456 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

Offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover starting to split.

Fail 24 Jul 2013 29,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front anti-roll bar link dust cover starting to split.

Nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 23,281 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 23,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 14,595 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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HK07 EMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HK07 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK07 EMV registered?

HK07 EMV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is HK07 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 EMV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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