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HK07 VMU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,367 mi
Last recorded107,367 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 VMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 107,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 102,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 98,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wiper smearing

Pass 1 Dec 2022 95,181 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 91,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 87,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 87,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 82,735 miles

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

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

parking brake imbalanced

Pass 19 May 2018 76,369 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 67,009 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Fail 5 May 2017 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2016 59,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (1.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE SOON (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRE SIZE: 185/60R14H

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

sump corroded but has no obvious signs of fluid loss at time of test

Pass 1 May 2015 52,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,414 miles

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 Apr 2013 32,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 8 May 2012 23,788 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 10,826 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 10,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

HK07 VMU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 July 2007.

Is HK07 VMU safe to buy?

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