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AV56 XWK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,508 mi
Last recorded87,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,508 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 87,456 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,692 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 139,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,766 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 69,766 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on n/s rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 49,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 48,786 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 36,988 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,503 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 24,251 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,178 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,538 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 19,388 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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AV56 XWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel 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 AV56 XWK, 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 AV56 XWK registered?

AV56 XWK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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