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AU07 TVP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,442 mi
Last recorded35,442 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 TVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 35,442 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,436 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 34,436 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))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 33,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 33,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 32,335 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,397 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 31,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 30,385 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,260 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,588 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 26,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 24,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,592 miles

Advise puncture and age cracking in tread on n/s/r tyre.

Fail 23 Feb 2013 23,592 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise puncture and age cracking in tread on n/s/r tyre.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,862 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,201 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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AU07 TVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU07 TVP registered?

AU07 TVP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AU07 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 TVP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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