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AR07 UCB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 UCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 141,898 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2024 138,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 135,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 135,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 123,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 120,425 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 113,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 101,485 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,127 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 94,127 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 83,848 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 78,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracking to sidewall

Offside Front tyre age cracked

exhaust centre section hanger incomplete

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2015 78,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre age cracked

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracking to sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre age cracked

exhaust centre section hanger incomplete

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,311 miles

advance corrosion to exhaust.

near side door mirror glass cracked.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 69,772 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 37,929 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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AR07 UCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR07 UCB, 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 AR07 UCB registered?

AR07 UCB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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