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AR07 UUD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,217 mi
Last recorded154,217 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 UUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 154,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 133,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 128,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 128,388 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due yo exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 119,987 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 115,121 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 115,117 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 91,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,915 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 69,866 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust loose on joint

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,379 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,075 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,958 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,958 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,086 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 62,086 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,948 miles

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

Nearside door mirror , indicator lens broken

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 UUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UUD, 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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AR07 UUD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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