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MA07 NBN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 NBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 108,682 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box Outer Skin Corroded

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

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,167 miles

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

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

Under seal

Pass 26 Jan 2024 97,985 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 97,983 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,848 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Feb 2023 96,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 23 Dec 2021 87,213 miles

brake pad light on

Fail 22 Dec 2021 87,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

brake pad light on

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,171 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2019 66,469 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

faint mark on windscreen

nearside front wing damaged

offside side repeater lense broken

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Dec 2019 66,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

faint mark on windscreen

front flex exhaust pipe blowing

hole in washer pipe

nearside front wing damaged

offside side repeater lense broken

small cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2018 51,999 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 51,961 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,343 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,318 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,216 miles

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 40,216 miles

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

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2014 39,247 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres have radial cracks.

Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 39,247 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres have radial cracks.

Nail in N/S/R Tyre.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,890 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,857 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 34,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 28,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 28,753 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 18,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 9,643 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake req adjusting

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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MA07 NBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MA07 NBN, 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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MA07 NBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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