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ML07 MYH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,209 mi
Last recorded145,209 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 MYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 145,209 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 145,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also under legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended could not check seat belt due to luggage on back seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,218 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sidesx2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,304 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 95,503 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 95,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,430 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 2 Feb 2019 86,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,119 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 76,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,817 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,910 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre bald on egdes

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 65,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front tyre bald on egdes

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear washer inop

reverse light inop

Fail 26 Apr 2014 48,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,397 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2013 41,188 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 41,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 31,524 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 31,524 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)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 20,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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ML07 MYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML07 MYH, 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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ML07 MYH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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