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MW07 VPE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 87,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 87,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 85,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 81,646 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 80,810 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 79,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,908 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 74,182 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 74,182 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 67,395 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 67,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside / nearside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,875 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 60,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 56,248 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 51,132 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 46,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,685 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 42,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 42,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,828 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 VPE 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 75%.

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 VPE, 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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What year was MW07 VPE registered?

MW07 VPE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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