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LA07 HDZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,704 mi
Last recorded55,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a leak at the flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy due to leak of gases (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres cracking and perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre cracking and perishing tread area, also has a nail/screw in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen is scratched but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 55,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has a leak at the flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy due to leak of gases (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres cracking and perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre cracking and perishing tread area, also has a nail/screw in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen is scratched but not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy down pipe damage (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 53,533 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy down pipe damage (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 47,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 45,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,874 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 38,623 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 38,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,603 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 31,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 20,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

wipers are contacting eachother when being used

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wipers are contacting eachother when being used

Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,255 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,769 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 HDZ 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 71.4%.

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 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 LA07 HDZ, 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 HDZ registered?

LA07 HDZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is LA07 HDZ safe to buy?

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