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AV07 HBL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 115,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outer sill corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outer sill corroded through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant low

ECU insecure

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,630 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 90,215 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 90,215 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 89,323 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 89,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,159 miles

Central Front Front brake pads are low.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,028 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 58,732 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 58,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,198 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 3mm

slightly uneven treadwear on n/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,938 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,206 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,922 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 HBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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