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MD07 GVE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,261 mi
Last recorded124,261 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 GVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 124,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 124,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil sump corroded

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 124,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke on fast idle test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front passenger front seat tilt inop

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

brake pads warning light on but pads ok

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2024 118,998 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 118,961 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 113,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,131 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,413 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 104,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 98,735 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,129 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil low

Fail 31 Jul 2018 85,707 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,740 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 77,740 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,507 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,626 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wipers slight smear

o/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn inner edges

both rear bump stops splitting

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

Fail 23 Jul 2011 28,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 28,980 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 22,033 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 21,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

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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MD07 GVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD07 GVE, 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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MD07 GVE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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