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AV07 EFM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

127,799 mi
Last recorded127,799 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 127,799 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 127,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 126,686 miles

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight binding (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 122,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 122,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 112,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

parking brake efficiency just met, needs attention

rear exhaust deteriated

slight wheel grabbing on osr

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,701 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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,184 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 90,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 81,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust slightly corroded

temporary repair to exhaust flexi section

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jan 2019 81,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure flexi to middle join loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly corroded

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,817 miles

boot props deteriorated

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

chip in windscreen

condensation in o/s/r light lens

n/s side repeater lens slightly damaged and has some bulbs not working

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perrished

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2018 70,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

boot props deteriorated

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

chip in windscreen

condensation in o/s/r light lens

n/s side repeater lens slightly damaged and has some bulbs not working

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perrished

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Jan 2017 63,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion in exhaust system

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2016 58,413 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,416 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,055 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,053 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,556 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,990 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 22,441 miles

FRONT TYRES 2.50mm keep check.

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 EFM 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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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