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AV07 HCA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 HCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,596 miles

Handbrake travel long

OSR indicator bulb faded

Slight bind on OSR brake

Fail 20 Jan 2023 115,595 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Handbrake travel long

Headlamp lenses discoloured

OSR indicator bulb faded

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight bind on OSR brake

Pass 15 Jan 2022 111,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 21 Sep 2020 105,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 95,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 76,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,615 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,828 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,296 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,642 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,821 miles

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

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 HCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HCA, 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 HCA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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