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AV07 SZG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,454 mi
Last recorded24,454 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 24,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 24,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 22,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 22,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 15,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 15,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 15,662 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 15,662 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 14,916 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 13,951 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2017 13,951 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2016 13,239 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 13,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 12,192 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 12,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 11,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 9,949 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 8,814 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 8,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 7,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SZG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV07 SZG registered?

AV07 SZG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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