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MW07 URB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,412 mi
Last recorded79,412 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 URB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 79,412 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 77,076 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 77,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 76,190 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 76,190 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 75,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,979 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 73,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,993 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 71,954 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r door lock jammed ,

Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,685 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component centre pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,557 miles

Both rear tyres show signs of age deterioration.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,955 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2014 50,953 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

handbrake req adjusting

Pass 22 Jun 2013 42,846 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear light on pad wiring loom broken n/s/f

handbrake req adjusting

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

nsf / osf console bushes split slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 26,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake req adjusting

one bulb inop high level brake light

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,238 miles

handbrake req adjusting

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)

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 URB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW07 URB, 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 URB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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