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MW07 UPF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,863 mi
Last recorded58,863 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 UPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 58,863 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 57,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,427 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,632 miles

Offside Rear registration lamp dim

Fail 29 Sep 2022 53,630 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn also worn inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear registration lamp dim

Pass 15 Sep 2021 52,772 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 52,764 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also cannot be opened from the inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge also tyre is bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened also offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,322 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 51,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,245 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,164 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,313 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2016 40,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

reverse light stuck on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,310 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 37,310 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,698 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2013 28,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,256 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 24,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 19,041 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,255 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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MW07 UPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MW07 UPF, 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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MW07 UPF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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