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MW07 VDD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

105,570 mi
Last recorded105,570 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 VDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 105,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 105,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2024 98,422 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 98,421 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Nov 2023 91,837 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 91,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 86,074 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 86,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,732 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 78,732 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 74,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 71,609 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inop

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,630 miles

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,616 miles

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,865 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,794 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 59,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,376 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 13 Mar 2015 49,970 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 44,459 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,806 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 34,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise osf console bush slightly splitting

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,356 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 22,592 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 VDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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