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AV07 SYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,769 mi
Last recorded161,769 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 SYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 161,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/seat belt anchorage is double skinned the outer skin is corroded but the inner is not (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 161,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/seat belt anchorage is double skinned the outer skin is corroded but the inner is not (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 125,472 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 125,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed car has a misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 112,627 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded through

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 8 Jan 2022 99,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve joint clamp corroded through (replaced) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded through

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded two pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

deterioration outer skin rear silencer

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded two pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre feathering inside

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,735 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,126 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,068 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/r tyre feathering inside

deterioration centre sleeve

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,481 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

osr bake binding slightly

osr bump stop perished

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,193 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 44,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,618 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)

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

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

wipers smeary

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 SYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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