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M4 YAV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,731 mi
Last recorded81,731 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 YAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 81,731 miles

oli leak

screen chipped out of zone A under 40mm

Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,219 miles

exhaust corroded

screen chipped out of zone A under 40mm

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,106 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 74,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 70,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,893 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 66,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

travel on hand brake

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,677 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,677 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 61,004 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 61,004 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 59,350 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 59,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,366 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,579 miles

Front both front wipers deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 41,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front both front wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,537 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 37,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,856 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 32,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,002 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,444 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,795 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 16,776 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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M4 YAV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M4 YAV, 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 M4 YAV registered?

M4 YAV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is M4 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 YAV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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