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MH07 CWV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 CWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,556 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 73,843 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers park incorrectly

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2024 73,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread with cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre splitting on inner sidewall with cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer fluid leaking out bonnet. None hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexi ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers park incorrectly

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Outer sills slightly corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 71,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill corroaded

Rear axle corroaded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 69,968 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Wipers parking incorrectly

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer pipe split, still washes screen

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 69,968 miles

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

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 Front 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))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers parking incorrectly

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer pipe split, still washes screen

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front windscreen washer pipe split

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,290 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,377 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front wipers don't park correctly

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,137 miles

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,171 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 58,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,930 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 57,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1856014 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,914 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,066 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 45,066 miles

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

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

water present in nearside rear door

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,619 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,737 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 18,613 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper juddering down screen

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,613 miles

Rear wiper juddering down screen

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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MH07 CWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MH07 CWV, 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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MH07 CWV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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