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AF07 OBH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 139,634 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer c v gaiter perished and leaking slightly

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 139,564 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Outer c v gaiter perished and leaking slightly

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 112,987 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 111,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 107,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 107,096 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

headlamp adjuster motors running all the time

rear exhaust box outer casing split

Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear suspension bumpstops perished

headlamp adjuster motors running all the time

rear exhaust box outer casing split

windscreen stonechipped

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,809 miles

Both front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 88,809 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Both handbrake cables are damaged around rear axle mountings.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,520 miles

Stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear and offside front tyre worn lower on raised edges

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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AF07 OBH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF07 OBH, 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 AF07 OBH registered?

AF07 OBH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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