2007 Volkswagen Polo 1.4L Petrol · SY07 AHN

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 5 January 2026 at 116 807 miles, recording only minor advisories: slight play in the nearside front anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (a)(i)), a minor exhaust gas leak at the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)), and front brake discs worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a)(ii)). The overall maintenance trend shows improvement; after a series of failures in 2017‑2021—including excessive anti‑roll bar wear, CV joint boot damage, brake imbalance and SRS warnings—the recent tests have been passes with low‑severity items only. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 6 150 miles per year, which is typical for a 19‑year‑old vehicle. The record includes a two‑year inspection gap between the September 2015 test (73 218 miles) and the January 2017 tests, after which annual MOTs resume. Later entries show a rapid rise from 102 204 miles in January 2023 to 111 485 miles in January 2025, reflecting normal usage rather than anomalous wear. A buyer should inspect the front suspension for excessive clearance in the anti‑roll bar linkage ball joint, as the recurring play indicates wear that may affect handling. Front brake discs require close examination for pitting and thickness; worn pads or uneven rotors could compromise braking performance. The exhaust flexi pipe should be checked for corrosion or loose mounting to confirm the minor leak is not progressing. Tyre condition remains a priority—front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit in January 2025—so tread depth and edge wear should be measured. Verify that child‑seat belt installations do not obstruct belt routing, and inspect the registration plate lamp and rear CV joint boots for integrity, given past failures in those areas.