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AR07 JGF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

73,105 mi
Last recorded73,105 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 73,105 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 73,105 miles

Offside Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 69,191 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 69,185 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,282 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 51,008 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,283 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 42,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 34,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 34,271 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,016 miles

N/S Front tyer wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,676 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,807 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 JGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 JGF, 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 JGF registered?

AR07 JGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 June 2007.

Is AR07 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR07 JGF shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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