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AR07 EHT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,211 mi
Last recorded156,211 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 156,211 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 149,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2023 149,275 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 147,790 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear water in lamp unit lighting working correctly

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 147,790 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light repeater on mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear water in lamp unit lighting working correctly

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 145,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 143,765 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 135,508 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 135,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 131,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 131,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 125,382 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 125,343 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 118,856 miles

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

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

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

Fail 17 May 2016 118,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

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

Pass 19 May 2015 110,068 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 109,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 99,096 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 99,096 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both front tyers on 2mm legal limit is 1.6 mm

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2013 87,147 miles

Brake pad Wear Indicator warning light permantely on

Front suspension arms , REAR bushes split/deteriorated NOT resulting in excessive movement

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

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

Nearside rear Tyre , tread depth low on edges and tyre has several small but deep cuts

Rear bump-stops deteriorated

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

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

Pass 1 May 2012 73,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front suspension arm , REAR bush slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front suspension arm , REAR bush split

Rear bump-stops slightly deteriorated

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

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

Pass 16 May 2011 59,678 miles

Nearside door mirror indicator, lens broken and unit slightly deterioated

Rear bumpstops deterioated

Rear seatbelts slow to retract

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

Pass 12 May 2010 44,586 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cut not to cords

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 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

AR07 EHT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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