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MD07 AEW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,813 mi
Last recorded69,813 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD07 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 69,813 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside headlamp has slight condensation, not affecting beam image

Pass 12 Feb 2020 68,669 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 68,665 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 66,735 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,606 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front grille missing

Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Inner Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high off side front (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage mirror case (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front grille missing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside 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)

Offside 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,787 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)

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

exhaust flexy deteriorating

nearside front tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

nearside rear tyre wereing on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flexy deteriorating

nearside front tyre traed cracking

nearside rear tyre traed cracking

nearside rear tyre wereing on outer edge

nearside rear wheel bearing unable to be tested due to brake binding

offside rear wheel bearing unable to be tested due to brake binding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and cracking

rear wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2012 32,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

n/s/f seat belt slow retracting

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,754 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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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MD07 AEW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MD07 AEW, 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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MD07 AEW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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