2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Volkswagen Polo MOT pass rate and common faults

22,631 MOT tests in 2024. 51.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time51.4%
Failed or needed repairs48.6%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 22,631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    1,090 marked dangerous
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.0%
  10. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.6%
  2. Suspension21.5%
  3. Brakes21.1%
  4. Body & chassis19.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks13.0%
  6. Tyres9.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.5%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?

In 2024, 51.4% of 2007 Volkswagen Polo cars passed their MOT first time, across 22,631 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Volkswagen Polo?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Polo reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).