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A8 MRW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests43 (30 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69.8%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

30 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,703 miles

Rear silencer box starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2026 32,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside head light bracket broken but light still secure

Fail 15 Apr 2026 48,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer box starting to corrode

Fail 14 Apr 2026 32,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside head light bracket broken but light still secure

Pass 15 Apr 2025 29,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 29,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 46,328 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 29,022 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 29,020 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,960 miles

O/s mirror cover missing

Fail 28 Mar 2023 27,960 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

O/s mirror cover missing

Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,575 miles

Covers fitted over engine, inner wings and floors not allowing full inspection.

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front door mirror cover

Fail 4 Jan 2023 42,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers fitted over engine, inner wings and floors not allowing full inspection.

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front door mirror cover

Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,218 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,118 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 26,118 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,551 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 36,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under-body panels fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2020 36,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,183 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 25,183 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 28,603 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in the tread 185/60/15

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

under-body panels fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2018 28,599 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre cracks in the tread 185/60/15

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

under-body panels fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 21,088 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 24,896 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2017 24,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 20,453 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/r tyre worn on outer tread area

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,551 miles

internal head/light adjuster moved

slight cracking in rear tyres tread

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,355 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2015 17,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 17,005 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 12,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,791 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 12,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wiper blades split at the ends.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,527 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,947 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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A8 MRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.8%.

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 A8 MRW, 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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A8 MRW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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