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MF07 XPL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 XPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,628 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 92,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,931 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 89,931 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,613 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,074 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,328 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer casing corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,282 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe to rack at sleave (2.3.3b)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,453 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,716 miles

Both front rear wishbone bushes worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,904 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,331 miles

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,745 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,746 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 26,746 miles

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

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 XPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MF07 XPL, 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 XPL registered?

MF07 XPL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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