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AR07 UCG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 UCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,627 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 101,594 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,177 miles

Nearside Front mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 93,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge,just acceptable. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished and cracked,just acceptable. 185/60/14/82h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber indicator bulb pale,just acceptable. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 75,571 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,932 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 50,470 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,123 miles

Front brake discs are badly corroded on the inner faces

Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,608 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Front brake backing plate badly corroded and removed

Fail 25 Oct 2017 46,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Offside Front brake backing plate badly corroded and removed

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 42,320 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,892 miles

Front brake disc/s slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,657 miles

front offside tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UCG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

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

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