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AV07 VUF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,758 mi
Last recorded133,758 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 133,758 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 128,705 miles

Washer pipe split, but not so it effects fluid to the windscreeen

Pass 8 Aug 2024 120,710 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside rear lower position lamp inoperative

Fail 8 Aug 2024 120,710 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

offside rear lower position lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,835 miles

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2023 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2022 106,846 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 106,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,742 miles

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

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

Screen wash pipe has slightly split at nearside of windscreen but washers still provide enough screen wash to screen

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,527 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,381 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,381 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 88,191 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 81,489 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 73,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 65,134 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape, may cause vibration.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,953 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,995 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 22,004 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 VUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VUF, 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 AV07 VUF registered?

AV07 VUF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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The MOT history for AV07 VUF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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