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AV07 VKT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,936 mi
Last recorded127,936 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 127,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Fail 26 Apr 2019 127,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Hanger Broker Near Front Flexi

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure Above Backbox

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Pass 20 Apr 2018 117,774 miles

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 117,690 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,759 miles

front tyres worn on edges ,,, o/s poor

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r brake starting to bind on ,,, will need attention

Fail 22 Apr 2017 104,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges ,,, o/s poor

n/s/r tyre near limit

o/s/r brake starting to bind on ,,, will need attention

Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 78,357 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 67,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 57,064 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2013 57,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Tyre in boot inop

both front tyres starting to crack inbetween tread

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner tread

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,322 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)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,430 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 24,346 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,346 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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