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AP07 JBY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,271 mi
Last recorded109,271 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 JBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,271 miles

Front offside tyre is splitting on inner sidewall (not to cords yet) and has a nail

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Rear nearside tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 109,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front offside tyre is splitting on inner sidewall (not to cords yet) and has a nail

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside tyre is starting to wear on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,710 miles

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt.

Engine Management Light Present.

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 100,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt.

Engine Management Light Present.

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inside Edge.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 85,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 85,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,643 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear brake holding on slightly

offside rear tyre worn low inside (shallow grooves)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 72,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear brake holding on slightly

offside rear tyre worn low inside (shallow grooves)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 59,669 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,401 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,476 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,954 miles

Front suspension arms , rear rubber bushes split and deterioated

Rear tyres , cracked and starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2010 12,705 miles

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 JBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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