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AR07 EWP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 134,026 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 133,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 129,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2024 128,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all road tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,331 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through out tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 125,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through out tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished through tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,390 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 124,390 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,737 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside outer sill cover corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2020 116,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 111,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,569 miles

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

chip in windscreen

nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 102,120 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 27 May 2016 94,941 miles

1/ pin hole in o/s front outer driver shaft gaiter

2/ n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,806 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,502 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside rear bump stop perishing

play in handbrake

Fail 5 Jun 2014 76,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

nearside rear bump stop perishing

play in handbrake

Pass 3 Jun 2013 66,264 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 55,121 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,815 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,007 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 EWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

AR07 EWP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is AR07 EWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 EWP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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