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AR07 EWW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,425 mi
Last recorded71,425 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 71,425 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe worn blowing & damaged

Nearside Outer sill corroded and damaged

Offside Outer sill corroded and damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2025 71,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe worn blowing & damaged

Nearside Outer sill corroded and damaged

Offside Outer sill corroded and damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,093 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,020 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 61,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 60,728 miles

All Underside Components Corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front Flexi Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 60,728 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

All Underside Components Corroded

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front Flexi Deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 59,084 miles

various areas of light corrosion

Fail 18 May 2020 59,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 20 May 2019 57,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 55,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 55,309 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp broken (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 53,018 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 52,990 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 49,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 46,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,605 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 26,749 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,782 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 EWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AR07 EWW, 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 EWW registered?

AR07 EWW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 July 2007.

Is AR07 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 EWW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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