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MW07 VDF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,004 mi
Last recorded114,004 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,004 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 104,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,456 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,456 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 86,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges, offside slightly cracked sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2021 86,989 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edges and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,773 miles

both front tyres andnearside rear tyre tread just legal

front no plate in poor condition

some corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Fail 18 Nov 2020 85,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear nearside side repeater not working

both front tyres andnearside rear tyre tread just legal

front no plate in poor condition

some corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 15 May 2019 84,053 miles

all tyre treads just above legal depth [1.6mm]

front brake pads just above legal thickness[1.5mm]

Fail 9 May 2019 84,053 miles

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

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

all tyre treads just above legal depth [1.6mm]

front brake pads just above legal thickness[1.5mm]

Pass 22 Mar 2018 81,150 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 81,149 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 71,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 71,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,950 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and outer wall cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2015 64,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre tread getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread and outer wall cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,604 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,941 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS AROUND TREAD

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CRACKS AROUND TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS AROUND INNER AND OUTTER WALLS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,215 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,030 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,297 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 34,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VDF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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