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AV07 VBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,533 mi
Last recorded113,533 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 113,533 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

this vehicle has under trays.

Fail 13 Feb 2026 113,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

this vehicle has under trays.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 109,210 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2024 106,351 miles

under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2023 101,598 miles

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 101,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust clamp defective/corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW NEEDS REPLACING NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW NEEDS REPLACING NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP SEAL. RECOMMEND REPAIR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm INSIDE EDGE. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT AND TRACKING. 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSR/OSR IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,616 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 82,787 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 81,368 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 81,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb dispositioned (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 75,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 73,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 70,447 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 70,447 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 65,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 59,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 May 2014 59,545 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Wing mirror cover missing

Fail 18 May 2013 55,462 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2013 55,462 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 48,338 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 28 Mar 2011 42,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,109 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 31,109 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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 VBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBX, 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 VBX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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