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AV07 GYP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,670 mi
Last recorded110,670 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2025 110,670 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached nsf lower arm rear bush badly deteriorated and excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsr cill holed but strength not compromised (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,725 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 105,915 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 105,884 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 100,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,350 miles

Offside Rear brake binding

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2018 96,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake binding

engine management lamp on /engine misfiring

Pass 20 Mar 2017 93,528 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts inside edges (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

power steering pipes are corroded

slight travel on hand brake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 75,467 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 75,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 66,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 57,871 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracking on outer wall and worn on inner edge

under side mostly covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,491 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,631 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 38,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,930 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 GYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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