MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,484 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play See both sides; see inner tie rod ends also. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge See both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Play evident also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect See both sides, overall condition poor. (5.3.2 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement See both sides; wishbone inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both; Console bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre replaced using part worn
Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner edge worn possibly requires tracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake travel and performance
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
park brake travel and performance
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
osf brake pad warning sensor insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osf brake pad warning sensor insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pad warning lamp remains illuminated
offside rear service brake binding slightly when wheel rotated by hand
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AV07 FTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AV07 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 March 2007.
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