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HK07 WHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 WHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 76,069 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edges, advise tracking

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust poor condition

small oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2025 71,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 68,891 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 68,891 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 65,943 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass broken ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 61,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm 165/70/14 81t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass broken ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,755 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 48,398 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken, but not obscuring view to rear

Fail 4 Jan 2019 48,398 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken, but not obscuring view to rear

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 46,054 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 46,054 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 44,577 miles

Exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

N/S door mirror glass cracked

N/S door mirror indicator lenese cracked

N/S/F tyre wearing low and age cracked. 165/70r14t

Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

N/S door mirror glass cracked

N/S door mirror indicator lenese cracked

N/S/F tyre wearing low and age cracked. 165/70r14t

Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,224 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 32,122 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,269 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,617 miles

n/s/r tyre bald outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2011 20,394 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 17,787 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 WHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

HK07 WHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is HK07 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK07 WHU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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