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HN07 LBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 LBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,504 miles

Front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 47,688 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded sub frame and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavily corroded sub frame and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 47,341 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated may require to attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slightly damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 47,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slightly damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated may require to attention soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has slightly damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,778 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated strong advisory (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box slight corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 46,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated strong advisory (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box slight corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,163 miles

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 46,163 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 44,692 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes,may require to attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box end slight corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has damage,may require to attention

n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall slight perished

Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall has damage,may require to attention

n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall slight perished

Pass 1 May 2017 40,125 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing worn on edges

slightly engine oil leaking

Fail 29 Apr 2017 40,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush,may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing worn on edges

slightly engine oil leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,080 miles

some engine covers fitted

underbody trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 35,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on edges

small chip on windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,861 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 28,403 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven, rear brake check required

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,069 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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HN07 LBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN07 LBF, 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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HN07 LBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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