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HW07 GLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 82,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Pass 15 May 2024 77,980 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Pass 16 May 2023 73,924 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 73,924 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 70,142 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 18 May 2022 70,142 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 15 May 2021 65,678 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 63,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,725 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,387 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 47,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,551 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,551 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,127 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,084 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 27,868 miles

osr tyre is flat

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,951 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,797 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 10,682 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 GLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

HW07 GLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is HW07 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW07 GLF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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