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LT07 HWF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,538 mi
Last recorded134,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 HWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 134,538 miles

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

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded/surroudning area

parking brake lever high

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 111,423 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 100,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2018 100,296 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 100,291 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,588 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 91,584 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2016 82,001 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST SLEEVE HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Fail 2 Oct 2016 82,001 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED

EXHAUST SLEEVE HAS EXCESS CORROSION

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,814 miles

both front tyres very worn on inside edges indicating a tracking fault

f/o/s anti roll bar link rod upper gaitor perishing and will need replacement

Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,514 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE WORN .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2014 60,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CENTRE SLEEVE WORN .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking .

Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2012 41,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Oct 2011 33,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,549 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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LT07 HWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT07 HWF, 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 LT07 HWF registered?

LT07 HWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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