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AR07 EWF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,387 mi
Last recorded108,387 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,387 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,036 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 106,036 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 104,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 95,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

general corrosion underbody

Fail 17 Aug 2022 95,817 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

general corrosion underbody

n/s/r slight wheel grab when rotated

Pass 17 Aug 2021 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 89,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,571 miles

Emissions not tested bad exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn /cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smear screen (3.4 (b) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,341 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 83,341 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 9 Jul 2018 74,947 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,947 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Headlamp lens seriously defective VERY FADED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 51,796 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 51,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,091 miles

front discs slight wear

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,428 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,816 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 12,552 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

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 EWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 EWF, 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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AR07 EWF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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