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EA07 WAE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,663 mi
Last recorded106,663 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 WAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 106,663 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 100,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,964 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 91,964 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 88,046 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 88,046 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 87,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

drivers wiper blade split

reverse light not working

Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,360 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,924 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 66,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,083 miles

brake light on dash

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,910 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Offside rear tyre wearing low (2mm-3mm)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 54,910 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Offside rear tyre wearing low (2mm-3mm)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,682 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,935 miles

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

Play in near side & off side front lower arm , rear consol bushes

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,324 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit and deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,064 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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EA07 WAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EA07 WAE, 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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EA07 WAE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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