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M401 OEL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 OEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres perished all round

Fail 18 Mar 2016

tyres perished all round

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

odometer display faulty and cannot be read

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,084 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013
Pass 5 Apr 2012

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 96,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering shaft universal joint has a clunking noise, unable to view joint.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension off side wishbone rearward bush begining to split

Interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 90,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension off side wishbone rearward bush begining to split

Interior rear view mirror missing

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,892 miles

Off side rear tyre worn to tread limit inner edge

Slight play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,306 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,940 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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M401 OEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M401 OEL, 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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M401 OEL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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