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AV07 UFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,926 mi
Last recorded87,926 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 UFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat tip function inoperative.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,925 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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft inner flange, one bolt insecure.

Nearside Front Seat tip function inoperative.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 80,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat tip function inoperative.

Rear Silencer deteriorated.

Fail 9 Oct 2024 80,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe camps corroded through, joint loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Seat tip function inoperative.

Rear Silencer deteriorated.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens - Beam pattern still visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Poor operation of windscreen washer

Nearside Front Seat "tip" function inoperative

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

Parking brake performance low - 19%

Pass 8 Nov 2022 66,307 miles

Offside Windscreen washer poor.

Fail 8 Nov 2022 66,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen washer poor.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,742 miles

Front washer hose leaking.

Fail 4 Nov 2021 54,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front washer hose leaking.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge to base rubber (185/60HR14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn unevenly (185/60HR14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off on inner edge to base rubber (185/60HR14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn unevenly (185/60HR14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 35,054 miles

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Offside Front Service brake lagging slightly

Offside Rear Service brake lagging slightly

Fail 8 May 2019 35,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

Offside Front Service brake lagging slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,137 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 20,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,596 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,606 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 11,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 10,262 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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AV07 UFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV07 UFC, 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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AV07 UFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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