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AR07 MGY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,628 mi
Last recorded60,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 60,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 39,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,295 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 39,295 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,110 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,648 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,617 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 32,526 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 32,526 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,311 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 23,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,497 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 20,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 17,162 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 121,790 miles

Advise rear number plate lamps need attension

Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,639 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 MGY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

AR07 MGY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 July 2007.

Is AR07 MGY safe to buy?

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