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AV07 EFJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,730 mi
Last recorded145,730 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 145,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 142,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 137,472 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,597 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,597 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,579 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,713 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,713 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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,031 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,030 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 105,977 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 105,977 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,988 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs pitted / corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 104,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges+ tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges+ tread perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 104,675 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,854 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 61,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,465 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,907 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AV07 EFJ, 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 AV07 EFJ registered?

AV07 EFJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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