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AV07 VUH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,954 mi
Last recorded145,954 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 145,954 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 140,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 134,141 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 134,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 127,885 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 127,885 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,652 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 122,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,358 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 117,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,154 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,856 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 94,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing from inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing from inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2017 94,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing from inner edge

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing from inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,178 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,723 miles

both sides front lower suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,333 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 32,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,479 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 26,760 miles

wipers smeary

Fail 8 Jul 2010 26,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wipers smeary

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 VUH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VUH, 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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What year was AV07 VUH registered?

AV07 VUH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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