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AR07 NGF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,906 mi
Last recorded91,906 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,906 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 90,355 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 89,185 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2023 89,185 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper sun visor clip broken but visor stays in stowed position

Offside Rear fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2021 86,746 miles

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

fuel cap seal perishing

park brake travel

Fail 10 Nov 2021 86,746 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

park brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,745 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 83,745 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 81,191 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective mount behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 76,358 miles

front brake disc's worn and corroded

front brake pads low

front exhaust mount corroded off

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

o/s/r brake binding

one of two o/s tail lamps not working

Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 71,998 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Both front tyres show signs of under inflation/wear on edges & have cracked/perished sidewalls.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly.

Nearside Rear Cuts with stones in tread.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished & cracked.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,866 miles

front brake disc's corroded due to standing

n/s/f brake binding lightly, due to standing

n/s/r brake binding lightly

nail in n/s/r tyre, tread damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing, tread damage

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Fail 17 Jun 2016 67,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's corroded due to standing

mouldy seatbelts due to standing

n/s/f brake binding lightly, due to standing

n/s/r brake binding lightly

nail in n/s/r tyre, tread damaged

o/s/r tyre perishing, tread damage

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2014 61,035 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,003 miles

o/s/r brake binding lightly

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,081 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,047 miles

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

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

wipers smeary

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 NGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NGF, 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 NGF registered?

AR07 NGF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 July 2007.

Is AR07 NGF safe to buy?

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