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MW07 VYV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,255 mi
Last recorded47,255 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 VYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 47,255 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 47,255 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,680 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 40,601 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s rear, o/s rear and rear axle is corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 39,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 37,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 37,619 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 36,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,683 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 34,791 miles

passenger front hydraulic pipe along chassis rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,459 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail

Rear wiper blade not clearing the screen effectively

under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2016 33,448 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre has nail

Rear wiper blade not clearing the screen effectively

under tray wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 30,962 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,171 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2013 28,171 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking on sidewall in places

offside rear tyre very heavy cracking & splitting on sidewall and in tread

Pass 21 Apr 2012 1,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 22,325 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,221 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 VYV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc 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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

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

Is MW07 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW07 VYV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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