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AU56 WMP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,658 mi
Last recorded110,658 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 WMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,658 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 110,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 105,917 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 105,913 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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,027 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 85,171 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,323 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 82,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 77,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,637 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 65,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wishbone bushes split/perished

Pass 8 Jun 2013 51,609 miles

Front discs lipping

Offside front tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall (no cords exposed)

Offside front tyre perishing between tread

Offside front tyre sligtly out of shape

Offside rear tyre 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Offside rear tyre perishing between tread

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Rear brake discs slightly corroding

Small chips in windscreen

Wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 12 Jun 2012 45,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,816 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,713 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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AU56 WMP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AU56 WMP, 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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AU56 WMP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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