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F8 MEM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

95,339 mi
Last recorded95,339 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 MEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 95,339 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 95,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 91,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,853 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,199 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,563 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,253 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 85,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 80,162 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,468 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 77,468 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 71,931 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 41,896 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,748 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,390 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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F8 MEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F8 MEM, 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 F8 MEM registered?

F8 MEM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is F8 MEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F8 MEM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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