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AV07 XWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

56,547 mi
Last recorded56,547 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 56,547 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,894 miles

Engine light is on

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,894 miles

Engine light is on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 53,353 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,281 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 51,281 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 49,193 miles

obligatory mirror cover is missing

Pass 24 Oct 2016 47,331 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 45,279 miles

engine light on

Fail 16 Oct 2015 45,279 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,101 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 42,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 35,978 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 29,659 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 16,950 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 XWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 XWU, 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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What year was AV07 XWU registered?

AV07 XWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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