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MH07 JWO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,245 mi
Last recorded106,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH07 JWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 106,245 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 99,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 97,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 92,544 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 88,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 73,791 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 69,600 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,469 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,687 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,318 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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MH07 JWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MH07 JWO, 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 JWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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