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GL07 AZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,817 mi
Last recorded156,817 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 AZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2023 156,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All underbody and components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 148,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust leaking

rear brakes slightly binding

rear shock cover insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2021 148,938 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust leaking

rear brakes slightly binding

rear shock cover insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2020 130,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 125,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 119,945 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL DIFFICULT TO TURN BY HAND

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 119,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL DIFFICULT TO TURN BY HAND

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 111,656 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,669 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 85,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,794 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 63,772 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 63,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 45,889 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 31,395 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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GL07 AZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol 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 GL07 AZW, 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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GL07 AZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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