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2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
General Information
- Registration SL07CBV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1422cc
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- Expires 17 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,532 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL VISABLE BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HAND BRAKE (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL VISABLE BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
- Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
3 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,983 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- covers fitted obstructing view
- corrosion underneath
- brake pipes greased
- both rear tyres wearing on inners
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
20 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres wearing on inners
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- covers fitted obstructing view
- corrosion underneath
- brake pipes greased
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,152 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- covers fitted obstructing view
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,502 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All around (1.1.11 (c))
21 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 82,759 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2022 13 Jun 202617 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 82,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,905 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Oil Low
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,478 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
2 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,058 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake travell on limits pass and advise
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,056 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018 13 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 65,493 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017 13 Jun 202614 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 65,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,782 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,237 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,519 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202620 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 44,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,060 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202622 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,281 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202621 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,245 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL07CBV was registered on 2007-07-23
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