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MA07 OBR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,313 mi
Last recorded94,313 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 OBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,313 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 88,380 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,348 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wipers smeering

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken loom end

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in that cannot be repaired

Nearside Rear tyre going stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it that is not repairable and going bald on inner edge

Rear bump stops worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

boot lid wont stay upright

brake pad warning light on dash

engine oil level overfilled

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack ends

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wipers smeering

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken loom end

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in that cannot be repaired

Nearside Rear tyre going stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it that is not repairable and going bald on inner edge

Rear bump stops worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

boot lid wont stay upright

brake pad warning light on dash

engine oil level overfilled

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack ends

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,789 miles

both front brake discs corroded and lipped (pads ok)

exhaust front flexi deterating

Fail 21 Feb 2014 67,769 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and lipped (pads ok)

exhaust front flexi deterating

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,633 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,613 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,231 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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MA07 OBR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA07 OBR, 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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MA07 OBR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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