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HY07 MTE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,882 mi
Last recorded49,882 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 49,882 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 48,662 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 Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,755 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,942 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,095 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 44,504 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,031 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,528 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,140 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,338 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

slight play from o/s/f steering arm

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 MTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HY07 MTE, 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 HY07 MTE registered?

HY07 MTE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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