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HK07 LNX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,717 mi
Last recorded98,717 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 98,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 90,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 90,508 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front & offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 85,666 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 85,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust bracket loses (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 84,265 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 79,138 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 79,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear brakes very poor (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,682 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shockabsorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,943 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,919 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 68,918 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 64,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,723 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 57,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,843 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,884 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 LNX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

HK07 LNX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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