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MF07 BUW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

62,939 mi
Last recorded62,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 BUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 62,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,124 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 53,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 45,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 41,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 38,985 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 38,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 27,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 23,670 miles

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

Offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes weak and have some play on maximum tolerance

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,235 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,298 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,303 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,424 miles

o/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Jan 2013 12,424 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front and n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Feb 2012 9,341 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 5,964 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 3,709 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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MF07 BUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MF07 BUW, 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 MF07 BUW registered?

MF07 BUW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is MF07 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF07 BUW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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