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HV07 RTZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,124 mi
Last recorded135,124 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 RTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,124 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 135,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake travel slightly high

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 122,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 122,365 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 104,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Washer jet misaligned

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 104,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Washer jet misaligned

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 90,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 82,833 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,683 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2021 78,683 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 69,538 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f outer c.v. boot split

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2019 69,538 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/f outer c.v. boot split

n/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 66,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,193 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2017 62,193 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,373 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,373 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2014 46,820 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2013 41,048 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 22,426 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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HV07 RTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HV07 RTZ, 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 HV07 RTZ registered?

HV07 RTZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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