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EX07 VVA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,807 mi
Last recorded229,807 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 VVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 229,807 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2024 229,553 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2023 217,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park brake lever has some travel but not at limit at hte time of test

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2022 204,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Feb 2022 204,747 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2021 193,819 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner /outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 193,812 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner /outer edges

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking at time of test

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2020 181,109 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Feb 2020 180,864 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2019 168,871 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2018 155,036 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2018 155,036 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2017 146,749 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 146,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 138,115 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2016 138,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working damaged (1.4.A.2c)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,902 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 125,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,940 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 116,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 106,446 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 90,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,014 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2010 50,149 miles

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

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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EX07 VVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EX07 VVA, 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 EX07 VVA registered?

EX07 VVA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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