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AU07 WCD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,464 mi
Last recorded188,464 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 WCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 188,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 187,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 182,721 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 180,404 miles

rear tail light slight crack.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 175,952 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2017 175,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 151,731 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,339 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,337 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

offside front tyre inside edge worn low

Pass 5 Mar 2014 113,424 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre inside edge worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 88,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 88,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,456 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,022 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 38,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,494 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 19,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AU07 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

AU07 WCD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is AU07 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU07 WCD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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