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HY07 JWD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 JWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 119,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F bumper corner insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2025 119,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F bumper corner insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2024 112,186 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 111,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 106,365 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 100,205 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 100,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,416 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 85,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 66,186 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2018 66,186 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,016 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,438 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 41,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

****wheel tracking strongly recommended

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***** strong advice 2.5mm also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 28,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wash jet damaged

rear axle differant tyre wheel litted one alloy and one steel

Pass 11 Dec 2014 28,702 miles

o/s/f wash jet damaged

rear axle differant tyre wheel litted one alloy and one steel

Fail 20 Nov 2013 23,571 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 23,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,783 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 21,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,100 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 17,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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HY07 JWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HY07 JWD, 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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HY07 JWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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