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M5 OWG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

101,425 mi
Last recorded101,425 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 80,963 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 78,733 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 76,180 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 76,172 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,663 miles

front flexible joint on exhaust broken

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,978 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,835 miles

gearbox noisey

Pass 18 Apr 2019 66,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,326 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,854 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,411 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,832 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,044 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,440 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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M5 OWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M5 OWG, 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 M5 OWG registered?

M5 OWG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is M5 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OWG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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