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AR07 HRA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,444 mi
Last recorded165,444 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 165,444 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 159,452 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 154,457 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 142,315 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 132,635 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level, (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both undertrays insecure at rear.

full length undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 6 Jul 2015 117,740 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,740 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 104,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 104,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,649 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexy pipe in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 52,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,185 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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 HRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA registered?

AR07 HRA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 HRA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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