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AP07 JFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,052 mi
Last recorded187,052 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 JFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 187,052 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 184,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 174,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section clamp/clip (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 drop links have a small amount of free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres at 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 174,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section clamp/clip (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 drop links have a small amount of free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 tyres at 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cv clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 162,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Childseat fitted, unable to check seatbelt

Pass 18 Apr 2018 151,237 miles

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

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

service lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2018 151,237 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

service lamp on

Fail 17 Apr 2018 151,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 3 Apr 2017 140,933 miles

Front NEAR and OFFSIDE tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech and smelly from rear view mirror ()

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 140,933 miles

Front NEAR and OFFSIDE tyres worn on the inner shoulders

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tech and smelly from rear view mirror ()

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 128,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper smearing very slightly

covers/trays fitted obscuring some parts/components of the vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2015 118,534 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 7 Apr 2015 118,534 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 12 Apr 2014 107,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 107,070 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,063 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)

Rear bump stops slightly deterioated

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,731 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

WIPER BLADES SMEAR

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 JFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 JFX, 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 JFX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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