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MA07 XVR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 XVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 99,249 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 91,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 85,006 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 85,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 67,622 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,975 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,276 miles

fine cracks showing in rear tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,477 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front exhaust blowing at flexi

slight bind offside rear brake

Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

front exhaust blowing at flexi

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front suspension arms rear bushes split in poor condition

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls and in tread in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,379 miles

both front suspension arm bushes split in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,201 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

Fail 6 Mar 2012 31,198 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)

both front suspension arms rear bushes split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,899 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting

both front tyres worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,473 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 XVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol 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 MA07 XVR, 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 XVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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