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AV07 YYP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,422 mi
Last recorded152,422 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 152,422 miles

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

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

inner shoulder wear to nearside front tyre

slight travel to handbrake lever

Fail 18 Mar 2021 152,422 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

inner shoulder wear to nearside front tyre

slight travel to handbrake lever

Pass 16 Mar 2020 139,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 139,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no fluid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 129,143 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear lower position lamp inop, still 50% functioning

Fail 19 Mar 2019 129,119 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing within wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear lower position lamp inop, still 50% functioning

Pass 17 Mar 2018 123,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,863 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 115,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,143 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 96,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap sealing washer cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 78,138 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 78,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 61,279 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 43,046 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 43,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,505 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 30,746 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 30,746 miles

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

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 YYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YYP, 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 YYP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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