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HV07 VOP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 107,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 107,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 107,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished, pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 105,726 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi outer shield frayed

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split but preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,231 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 104,226 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp fractured/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,904 miles

exhaust corroding and slight blow

Pass 13 Jan 2022 82,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,689 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres on limit

o/s/r tyre perishing and wearing low

Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,628 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2021 75,628 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,938 miles

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2019 68,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

cracks in front windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pipes above under trays

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inside edges

rear tyres deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 54,717 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,394 miles

Front tyres low on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting to get low and slight misshape inner edge

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

Offside Front wiper smears slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2015 38,503 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,739 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front tyres are starting to blister on treads.

scuffs to n/s/f bumper.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,421 miles

The front wiper blades are juddering.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 12,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,620 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 VOP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

HV07 VOP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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