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M23 HLT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,679 mi
Last recorded127,679 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 HLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 127,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 120,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,979 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2023 108,340 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 108,340 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,107 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 92,774 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 87,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 72,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 60,606 miles

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

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 32,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,248 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 23,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 23,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 20,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,318 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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M23 HLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M23 HLT, 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 M23 HLT registered?

M23 HLT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is M23 HLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 HLT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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