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M155 RUB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,378 mi
Last recorded83,378 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 RUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,378 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 80,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside washer pipe split

Fail 8 Jan 2025 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view & sharp edge protruding (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside washer pipe split

fuel line cleaner

Pass 25 Oct 2023 75,654 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,985 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,690 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 69,194 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust sytem deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2019 68,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s inner CV weeping grease

slight play n/s inner rack

Fail 21 Feb 2019 64,906 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s inner CV weeping grease

slight bind on rear brakes

slight play n/s inner rack

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,599 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bind on rear brakes

full exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

slight play inner rack

Pass 27 Feb 2017 46,735 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre tread cracking/perished

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,355 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre tread cracking/perished

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2015 33,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,636 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,919 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2013 20,918 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 11,800 miles

air-con pipe signs of leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2011 11,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air-con pipe signs of leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,394 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED (NOT IN SWEPT AREA)

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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M155 RUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red 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 M155 RUB, 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 M155 RUB registered?

M155 RUB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is M155 RUB safe to buy?

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