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HW07 FAJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 FAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 83,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,008 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,631 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,629 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 71,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also heavily worn on the inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 71,787 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated started to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also heavily worn on the inner edge and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi broken, still supported, slight blow

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,697 miles

nsf tyre perished in tread

osf tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 66,685 miles

Nearside repeater light output reduced

Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth also cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,684 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside repeater light output reduced

Offside Front tyre is on 3.5mm tread depth also cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,171 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 54,007 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,463 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,661 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,930 miles

Engine over heating during test

Nearside mirror indicator cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 43,930 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine over heating during test

Nearside mirror indicator cracked

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,161 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 36,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 32,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,250 miles

advise wiper blades

Fail 11 Jun 2012 28,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise wiper blades

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,252 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 16,519 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 16,519 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 FAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 HW07 FAJ, 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 FAJ registered?

HW07 FAJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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