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321 MU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,539 mi
Last recorded111,539 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration321 MU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 111,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 108,446 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 102,758 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,500 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ONE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 97,500 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ONE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,636 miles

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED AS STANDARD

Fail 18 Jun 2021 91,636 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED AS STANDARD

Pass 26 May 2020 88,358 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insicure

Fail 26 May 2020 88,358 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insicure

Pass 24 Jun 2019 81,625 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 81,625 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Aug 2018 77,508 miles

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 15 Aug 2018 77,508 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Slight blow from exhaust flexi

Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 73,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,171 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,171 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,619 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 66,618 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 57,171 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)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 47,863 miles

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

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

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

front off side and front near side wishbone bushes spliting

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Aug 2013 47,863 miles

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

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

front off side and front near side wishbone bushes spliting

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2012 38,388 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 21,387 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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321 MU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 321 MU, 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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321 MU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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