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AR07 WDC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,911 mi
Last recorded120,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 WDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 120,911 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 120,911 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front, offside front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 113,016 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft c.v. boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,016 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))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft c.v. boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer drive shaft cv boots are deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer driveshaft cv boots are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cracked & worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Fail 18 Jan 2019 99,060 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer driveshaft cv boots are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre cracked & worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre is cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 91,853 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked & worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2017 84,821 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on road wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,357 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Jan 2015 68,981 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 68,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,212 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 33,344 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 WDC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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