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MD07 RWL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,859 mi
Last recorded90,859 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 90,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake leaver slightly high

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 78,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,041 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 74,041 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,279 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 70,279 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 64,347 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 59,356 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 56,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 50,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 50,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 41,435 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 41,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 40,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,054 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 25,417 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 20,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,979 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 11,338 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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MD07 RWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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