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M555 MRU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,886 mi
Last recorded115,886 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 115,886 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2024 107,657 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake has very little reserve travel, indicating adjustment required.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,918 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 91,738 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 79,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 13 Jun 2019 74,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 31 May 2018 70,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal deteriorated. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 6 Feb 2017 67,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing thin on outside.

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on outside.

Fail 16 Jan 2016 65,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing thin on outside.

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing thin (bold) on outside.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,657 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,576 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,197 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,511 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 44,996 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 45,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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M555 MRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 M555 MRU, 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 M555 MRU registered?

M555 MRU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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