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AP07 EAW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2022 122,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

exhaust boxs heavily corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2021 116,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2020 110,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 105,805 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 99,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front concertina section, rear heatshield loose (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two crescent type cracks,not in drivers line of view (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Dec 2017 99,710 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front concertina section, rear heatshield loose (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two crescent type cracks,not in drivers line of view (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,309 miles

Crack in windscreen A zone larger than 10mm but not in direct line of vision.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section minor leakage. (7.1.2)

Rear silencer heatshield loose.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,202 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 68,277 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 68,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 54,542 miles

Coolant leak

Front brakes slightly binding

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

Nearside front headlight , height control motor inoperative

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 43,552 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 43,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Small cuts in tyres

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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AP07 EAW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AP07 EAW, 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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AP07 EAW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 March 2007.

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