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MF07 UGB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,475 mi
Last recorded152,475 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 UGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 152,475 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking on treads

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 146,255 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 146,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 137,791 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 137,791 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,861 miles

Brake pedal close to maximum travel

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,148 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Starting to sieze up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top strut bearing starting to sieze up

Fail 20 Nov 2020 127,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top strut bearing starting to sieze up

Pass 29 May 2019 122,360 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 122,360 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 117,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 112,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,321 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 99,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2014 93,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear seat belt cover missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 May 2014 93,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear seat belt cover missing

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 57,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,029 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 42,029 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 41,720 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,935 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 24,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UGB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 MF07 UGB, 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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MF07 UGB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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