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AV07 HBY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 76,579 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 76,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,658 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 71,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,304 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 66,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 63,250 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes both sides+ inner wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2017 63,250 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bushes both sides+ inner wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,257 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,259 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,291 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2013 45,291 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,489 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,782 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 HBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HBY, 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 HBY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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