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MB07 MGB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB07 MGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,304 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 106,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 104,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,247 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 102,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts over driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 89,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,667 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 76,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,815 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 54,982 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 54,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,178 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 Apr 2015 48,996 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,383 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,207 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,299 miles

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

Front 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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MB07 MGB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MB07 MGB, 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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MB07 MGB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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