Volkswagen Polo S 60 (2007)
2007 Volkswagen Polo S 60
CarHunch analysed 100 real MOT records for the 2007 Volkswagen Polo S 60. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2007 Polo S 60 is a below-average performer at MOT, with a 67.7% first-time pass rate sitting well below the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three examples will need work before passing inspection. The good news is that dangerous defects are non-existent in this cohort, so structural and safety failures aren't a concern here.
At nearly 98,000 miles median, these cars have been used but not excessively, and the 0.97 average failures per vehicle suggests age-related wear rather than systemic design flaws. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done to identify what repairs are needed—nearly a third won't pass first time, so budget for fixes.
What to check before buying a 2007 Volkswagen Polo S 60
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (81%) | 81 | 83.6% | 1.2 |
| Petrol (19%) | 19 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Volkswagen Polo S 60 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Volkswagen Polo S 60 vehicles fall between 72,236 and 118,434 miles.
2007 Volkswagen Polo S 60 — Still on the Road
44 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 59% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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