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MF07 HLC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,410 mi
Last recorded56,410 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,410 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 56,402 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,714 miles

SLIGHT LEAK AT EXHAUST FLEXY PIPE

Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 44,752 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2022 44,752 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 39,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,344 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 38,847 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,381 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 Apr 2014 38,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

n/s wing mirror glass insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 34,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 31,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,178 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,186 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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MF07 HLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MF07 HLC, 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 MF07 HLC registered?

MF07 HLC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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The MOT history for MF07 HLC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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