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AV07 YYJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

148,061 mi
Last recorded148,061 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 YYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2025 148,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded front and rear (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jul 2024 138,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel and only just met requirements

Fail 1 Jul 2024 138,035 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel and only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2023 130,681 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 130,681 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 124,024 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing rusted through

Fail 14 Jul 2022 124,024 miles

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

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust outer casing rusted through

Pass 8 Jul 2021 117,405 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 117,405 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 112,488 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 112,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.60 Average 2.24 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 105,529 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 105,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,158 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 95,155 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,040 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,279 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,737 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 60,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 38,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,505 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 25,593 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 YYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

AV07 YYJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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