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AV07 OYM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 OYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2025 96,677 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested O/S/F suspension arm bush excessively worn. Likely to cause damage to vehicle or test equipment. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens needs mopping/cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens needs mopping/cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/S and O/S. (3.5 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant level below minimum.

N/S/F brake pad wear sensor wire cut.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush. @ limit. Advise replacing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 93,852 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 90,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, Borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 83,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,724 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 77,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,050 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 73,050 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 65,038 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 65,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 58,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,642 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,630 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,488 miles

offside rear tyre has slight radial cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,117 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,901 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,962 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 OYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OYM, 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 OYM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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