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HT07 DXL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,598 mi
Last recorded185,598 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 DXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 185,598 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 185,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2024 178,564 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 172,442 miles

Nearside 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 161,989 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,601 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake pad wiring disconnected plug broke

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2022 149,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 dunlop (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

front brake pad wiring disconnected plug broke

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2021 137,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 129,161 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 129,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 118,188 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 105,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 105,636 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,627 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2016 101,627 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2015 79,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,569 miles

moved internal headlamp adjuster

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower rear bushes deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,946 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slight judder

front wishbones rear bushes starting to split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,175 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to perish

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

Front wipers are starting to smear

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

Small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Fail 1 Aug 2011 53,175 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are starting to perish

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

Front wipers are starting to smear

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Small cut in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,976 miles

Slightly long hand brake free play

Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,976 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slightly long hand brake free play

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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HT07 DXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT07 DXL, 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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HT07 DXL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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