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LA07 HCN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,538 mi
Last recorded167,538 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 167,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 165,190 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 162,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 160,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 159,500 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 159,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 154,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 154,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 142,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 125,260 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Slight exhaust leak in front section

Fail 13 Jul 2016 125,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in Nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Slight exhaust leak in front section

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,904 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 101,904 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 80,889 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 80,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 62,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jul 2013 62,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 20,665 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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LA07 HCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LA07 HCN, 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 LA07 HCN registered?

LA07 HCN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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