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HW07 LAD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,179 mi
Last recorded171,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 LAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 171,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 167,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 165,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 149,918 miles

under trays fitted obscuring somr items

Fail 18 Aug 2022 149,918 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))

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

under trays fitted obscuring somr items

Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,484 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,652 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 71,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 57,453 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,361 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,855 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,855 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 25,999 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 21,177 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 21,177 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 16,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 16,448 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 LAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW07 LAD registered?

HW07 LAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 August 2007.

Is HW07 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW07 LAD shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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