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AU56 WML

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,757 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 119,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge / sidewall worn thru (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 109,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 99,854 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 99,646 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 96,366 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 96,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 77,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat unable to tilt forward

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 50,937 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner plus uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle pulls to the left

Fail 13 Jul 2017 43,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases jointing sleeve (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside floppy (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner plus uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle pulls to the left

Pass 25 Jul 2016 34,418 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,240 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 28,333 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,917 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,862 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,357 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 20,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,923 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 10,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AU56 WML is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AU56 WML, 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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AU56 WML is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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