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AR07 EHM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,364 mi
Last recorded156,364 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 156,364 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 156,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 152,522 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2025 152,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2024 146,896 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 139,014 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,639 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 131,639 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,196 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 124,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 117,149 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 117,147 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo hose split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,200 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape. and low on tread

Tracking check

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,205 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 97,205 miles

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

tracking

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,146 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 87,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 74,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 41,890 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,557 miles

Official stickers within swept area, but not detrimental to drivers view of the road.

Rear washer not working.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 26,850 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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AR07 EHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AR07 EHM, 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 AR07 EHM registered?

AR07 EHM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 EHM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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