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AU07 TPO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,006 mi
Last recorded44,006 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 TPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 44,006 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 40,792 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 40,784 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,664 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens becoming dull

Pass 18 Mar 2022 37,219 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 37,181 miles

General corrosion observed on underside suspension and steering components

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 37,181 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

General corrosion observed on underside suspension and steering components

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 35,890 miles

Offside Front indicator in mirror damaged and green

Pass 22 Feb 2016 34,864 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,012 miles

Coolant leak around radiator area

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

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

Rear tyres slightly cracking on tyre outer sidewall surfaces

Pass 28 Feb 2014 33,238 miles

slight cracking on rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 25 Feb 2013 32,197 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 30,938 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,748 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Plastic Undertrays fitted.

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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AU07 TPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU07 TPO, 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 AU07 TPO registered?

AU07 TPO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is AU07 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 TPO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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