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AU07 VAF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,796 mi
Last recorded74,796 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 VAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,796 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 74,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,125 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded.

Rear tyres cracking

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Fail 30 May 2017 68,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust clamp corroded.

Rear tyres cracking

Slight bind offside rear brake.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,131 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,740 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,644 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 27,347 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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AU07 VAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU07 VAF, 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 AU07 VAF registered?

AU07 VAF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is AU07 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 VAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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