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HN07 LYR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

27,255 mi
Last recorded27,255 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN07 LYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 27,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 26,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both hazing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 26,457 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 26,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 25,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to crack

Pass 25 May 2021 24,762 miles

Front headlamp lenses fading

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 24,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front headlamp lenses fading

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 24,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 23,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 21,872 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2017 20,730 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 18,926 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 16,784 miles

rear tyres outter sidewalls starting to perish.

Pass 29 May 2014 14,564 miles

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall (no cord seen)

Fail 28 May 2014 14,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 11,667 miles

The front wiper blades are juddering slightly.

The offside front lower arm rear void bush is partially split.

Fail 29 May 2013 11,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

The front wiper blades are juddering slightly.

The offside front lower arm rear void bush is partially split.

Pass 28 May 2012 9,438 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 7,363 miles

n/s/f wheel scuffed.

Fail 27 May 2010 5,209 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 May 2010 5,209 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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HN07 LYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HN07 LYR, 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 HN07 LYR registered?

HN07 LYR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is HN07 LYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN07 LYR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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