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HV07 AYD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 AYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 117,872 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 108,942 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2019 108,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (185/6014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres edges worn tracking recommended

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 100,525 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 100,462 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (185/6014) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer shoulder has cuts and cracks

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 87,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,386 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 27 Jun 2015 86,386 miles

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,132 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,788 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 44,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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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HV07 AYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV07 AYD, 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 HV07 AYD registered?

HV07 AYD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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