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AV07 EFD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 EFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 114,031 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 114,027 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))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 112,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp still broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 112,654 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp still broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements, braking system may need adjustment or repair

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 102,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp still broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 102,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp still broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Broken clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,861 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 88,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 84,749 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 84,749 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,887 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 77,092 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,996 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,996 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,124 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 72,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,906 miles

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

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 67,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,403 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,271 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 54,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,142 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 40,905 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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AV07 EFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AV07 EFD, 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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AV07 EFD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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