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AY07 YEE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,108 mi
Last recorded171,108 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 YEE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 171,108 miles

Central Rear Buckle outer casing damaged

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 159,801 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged

Handbrake has travel but still meets requirements

Fail 3 Mar 2020 159,292 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seatbelt buckle outer casing damaged

Handbrake has travel but still meets requirements

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 141,378 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 121,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 121,024 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearinr on outter shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,239 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearinr on outter shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,255 miles

exhaust centre clamps loose /corroded

play in streeing rack inner loints

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres close to limit on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 16 Feb 2012
Fail 16 Feb 2012

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,652 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,652 miles

Nearside Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,809 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear brakes starting to bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,809 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on inner and outer edges

Offside rear brakes starting to bind

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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AY07 YEE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AY07 YEE, 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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AY07 YEE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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