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HW07 HDK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 HDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 106,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 104,571 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 104,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 101,046 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,199 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,708 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 185/65r14 86t fitted, correct size is 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 82h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 87,551 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 87,551 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 84,888 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 84,888 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2019 79,628 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2019 79,628 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 67,982 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,661 miles

minor damage to both front tyres outer walls no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Fail 17 May 2016 62,661 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure within the tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60r14h (4.1.E.1)

minor damage to both front tyres outer walls no ply or cords exposed at the time of the test

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches and covering the floorpan

Pass 18 May 2015 57,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

trims fitted to the floorpan and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 19 May 2014 52,049 miles

trims fitted to the floorpan and inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 15 May 2013 50,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,785 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)

nsr bump stop split

Fail 4 May 2012 42,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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)

nsr bump stop split

Pass 3 May 2011 34,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 25,762 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 HDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 HDK, 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 HDK registered?

HW07 HDK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is HW07 HDK safe to buy?

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