CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL07 MLF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,613 mi
Last recorded70,613 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 70,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm has extensive surface corrosion

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

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

Rear extensive surface on suspension components

Fail 29 Apr 2026 70,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm has extensive surface corrosion

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

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

Rear extensive surface on suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2025 66,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 63,128 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 59,542 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 55,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 50,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 47,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 43,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,459 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 29,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,546 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,670 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,064 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 11,780 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,946 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,602 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL07 MLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL07 MLF, 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

How do I check the history of FL07 MLF?

You can check the full history of FL07 MLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL07 MLF registered?

FL07 MLF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is FL07 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 MLF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL07 MLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL07 MLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.