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A149 AHA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,839 mi
Last recorded97,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA149 AHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 95,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 95,394 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 90,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 77,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,689 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,688 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 59,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,749 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 31,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 31,910 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,147 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,881 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,251 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 14,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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A149 AHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 62,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A149 AHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A149 AHA registered?

A149 AHA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is A149 AHA safe to buy?

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