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HY07 MTO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,812 mi
Last recorded85,812 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 MTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 85,812 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 85,807 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))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 75,302 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 70,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 63,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 59,974 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , old have cuts and crackings, ply slightly detective. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,748 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides .. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,733 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,966 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 39,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,483 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,516 miles

nearside rear lamps , slight damage

Fail 27 Feb 2015 31,516 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear lamps , slight damage

Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 18,384 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,214 miles

n/s side repeater cracked

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 22 Feb 2010 10,503 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 10,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MTO 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 85%.

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 MTO, 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 HY07 MTO registered?

HY07 MTO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is HY07 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY07 MTO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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