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MF02 MAD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,752 mi
Last recorded149,752 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 149,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 142,180 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))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 133,980 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN ...TYRE PRESURES .......... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER... TRYE PRESURES... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 104,536 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 104,536 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 98,278 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 98,278 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 94,271 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 94,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 86,524 miles

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

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre small cut to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perished and cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,568 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 74,510 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear number plate bulb dim

coolant on min mark

Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 69,748 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres under inflated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 60,963 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 52,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 46,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 39,558 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc,s worn scored

Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,980 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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MF02 MAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MF02 MAD, 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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MF02 MAD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 July 2007.

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