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HK56 HHU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,346 mi
Last recorded103,346 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 HHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 103,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 103,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on .... wires damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,340 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 93,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 79,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake back plate touching disc

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 79,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake back plate touching disc

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 74,919 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,556 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,081 miles

Gear box/drive shaft showing signs of wear

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 63,076 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Gear box/drive shaft showing signs of wear

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both OSF NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 56,545 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both OSF NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both OSF NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 49,622 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,168 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn (3mm)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,845 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 31,239 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Dec 2014 31,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 22,890 miles

front pads low

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,668 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 16,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 13,511 miles

various cuts in the tread of the o/s/r tyre

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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HK56 HHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HK56 HHU, 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 HK56 HHU registered?

HK56 HHU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 January 2007.

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