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AP56 EXA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,582 miles

EM Warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 96,582 miles

EM Warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 85,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,257 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,940 miles

nails in non repairable possitions in both nearside tyres.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,797 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 22 Dec 2009 36,934 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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AP56 EXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP56 EXA, 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 AP56 EXA registered?

AP56 EXA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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