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AV07 MSX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,234 mi
Last recorded197,234 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 197,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 179,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 179,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 152,183 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2019 152,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,096 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 111,611 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH AND N/S/R. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,778 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,650 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,915 miles

Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,025 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,276 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 42,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MSX 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 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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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