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AV56 YYE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,084 mi
Last recorded55,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 55,084 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot has a small split and weeping grease out

o/s/f outer cv boot split around inner clip and weeping grease out

Pass 18 Jan 2017 46,311 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 46,310 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 26,831 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2016 26,831 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2014 8,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,088 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,040 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 70,038 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,476 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 57,476 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YYE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

AV56 YYE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is AV56 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 YYE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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