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HK07 MUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,920 mi
Last recorded150,920 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 MUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 150,920 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 141,814 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,280 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 May 2019 122,096 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 122,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 110,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 94,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 76,231 miles

front track arms have slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 57,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,376 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,267 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 44,024 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,400 miles

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

both front console bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2010 36,400 miles

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

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

both front console bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 MUW 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 78.9%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

HK07 MUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is HK07 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 MUW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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