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J17 HDH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,512 mi
Last recorded81,512 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 HDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 81,512 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 76,641 miles

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,160 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,160 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 68,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 May 2022 63,888 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

offside and nearside front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 13 May 2021 59,268 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2021 59,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2020 53,784 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 52,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 50,851 miles

both rear tyres cracked on tread and starting to get low

brake servo vac pipe has tape on it suspect temp repair been made

Pass 19 May 2017 48,787 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 48,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,444 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,061 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 33,056 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 26,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,784 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,101 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 12,891 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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J17 HDH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J17 HDH, 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 J17 HDH registered?

J17 HDH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 January 2007.

Is J17 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 HDH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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