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HW07 ERK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,899 mi
Last recorded112,899 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 ERK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 112,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 112,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 110,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,442 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 107,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,254 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 87,461 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 87,461 miles

Undertray insecure rear exhaust heat (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear

Pass 20 Jul 2020 78,499 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,426 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 64,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,886 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 59,886 miles

Front Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated ends off pipes splitting (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,213 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 49,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,915 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,784 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 41,668 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,249 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,557 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,297 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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HW07 ERK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HW07 ERK, 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 HW07 ERK registered?

HW07 ERK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is HW07 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW07 ERK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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