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AF56 YTC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,081 mi
Last recorded153,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 153,081 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust up any further (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose in stub axle - possible attachment hole elongated or incorrect ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on inner edge of tread - also low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 149,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 146,443 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 146,442 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2016 144,844 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 144,808 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 122,422 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,654 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

knock and borderline play in steering rack ends

Pass 3 Jul 2013 85,058 miles

handbrake travel

knock and play in both sides steering rack ends

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,577 miles

n/s/f lower suspension bush slightly perished

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight uneaven rear tyre wear

Pass 8 Feb 2010 32,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

long hand brake travel.

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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AF56 YTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF56 YTC, 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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AF56 YTC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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