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MA55 MYA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA55 MYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 88,600 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake high

Pass 21 Mar 2024 84,291 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 84,291 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 78,657 miles

Hand brake is high, in need of adjustment or repair.

Fail 16 Feb 2022 78,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Screen wash not working

Reverse light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2021 75,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 73,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight corrosion as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub caps fitted to all wheels unable to see brakes fully advise full brake inspection

spear tyre in the boot worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inner edge

under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 15 Feb 2020 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slight corrosion as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hub caps fitted to all wheels unable to see brakes fully advise full brake inspection

spear tyre in the boot worn below the legal limit of 1.6mm on the inner edge

under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 17 Feb 2019 72,222 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 70,821 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2018 70,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 69,550 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 69,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,721 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 20 Nov 2015 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,079 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,966 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,034 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,733 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 54,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Oil leak

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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MA55 MYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA55 MYA, 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 MA55 MYA registered?

MA55 MYA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is MA55 MYA safe to buy?

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