# SM07FSV — VOLKSWAGEN POLO MOT History & Vehicle Check SM07FSV is a Black VOLKSWAGEN POLO, Petrol (1198cc), first registered 2007-03-27. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SM07FSV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SM07FSV | | Make | VOLKSWAGEN | | Model | POLO | | Colour | Black | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1198cc | | First registered | 2007-03-27 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2027-04-13 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 26 - Passes: 17 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 65.38% - Total defects recorded: 36 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-04-14 10:00:08 | PASSED | 131,198 MI | 2027-04-13 00:00:00 | | 2025-04-01 13:13:25 | PASSED | 126,125 MI | 2026-04-11 00:00:00 | | 2024-04-08 12:56:51 | PASSED | 119,410 MI | 2025-04-11 00:00:00 | | 2024-04-08 09:18:56 | FAILED | 119,408 MI | — | | 2023-04-04 15:24:15 | PASSED | 112,492 MI | 2024-04-11 00:00:00 | | 2023-04-04 10:17:57 | FAILED | 112,492 MI | — | | 2022-04-05 15:39:11 | PASSED | 106,333 MI | 2023-04-11 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-04 08:44:55 | FAILED | 106,333 MI | — | | 2021-04-12 10:01:14 | PASSED | 99,140 MI | 2022-04-11 00:00:00 | | 2021-04-06 14:43:17 | FAILED | 99,128 MI | — | | 2020-03-23 12:55:10 | PASSED | 93,663 MI | 2021-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2019-03-21 09:43:56 | PASSED | 91,941 MI | 2020-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2018-04-04 09:20:30 | PASSED | 89,582 MI | 2019-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2018-04-04 09:20:29 | FAILED | 89,582 MI | — | | 2017-04-10 14:52:21 | PASSED | 87,034 MI | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2016-04-07 08:53:37 | PASSED | 83,736 MI | 2017-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2016-04-07 08:53:36 | FAILED | 83,736 MI | — | | 2015-04-10 12:51:04 | PASSED | 79,435 MI | 2016-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2015-04-10 09:33:30 | FAILED | 79,435 MI | — | | 2014-04-11 08:55:26 | PASSED | 77,459 MI | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 | | 2013-03-14 13:58:50 | PASSED | 74,507 MI | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2013-03-14 13:58:50 | FAILED | 74,507 MI | — | | 2012-03-10 09:59:19 | PASSED | 69,818 MI | 2013-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2012-03-09 09:30:55 | FAILED | 69,818 MI | — | | 2011-03-25 09:41:37 | PASSED | 54,865 MI | 2012-03-27 00:00:00 | | 2010-03-27 10:12:16 | PASSED | 41,310 MI | 2011-03-27 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2026-04-14 10:00:08 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) **2025-04-01 13:13:25 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b)) **2024-04-08 09:18:56 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) **2023-04-04 10:17:57 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MINOR: Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) **2022-04-05 15:39:11 (PASSED)** - MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2022-04-04 08:44:55 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) - MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) - MINOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) **2021-04-12 10:01:14 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) **2021-04-06 14:43:17 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) - MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) **2018-04-04 09:20:29 (FAILED)** - PRS: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) - PRS: Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) - PRS: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) **2017-04-10 14:52:21 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Not as efficient (3.7.B.6b) **2016-04-07 08:53:36 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) **2015-04-10 09:33:30 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) **2013-03-14 13:58:50 (FAILED)** - PRS: Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) **2012-03-09 09:30:55 (FAILED)** - FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) - FAIL: Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SM07FSV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SM07FSV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.