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AU07 UYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,079 mi
Last recorded77,079 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 77,079 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 75,637 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 71,734 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,658 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,711 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front , rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 63,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 58,859 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,119 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 51,840 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,700 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 45,558 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,954 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,843 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 29,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,774 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 UYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

AU07 UYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AU07 UYX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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