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MW07 YLA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,367 mi
Last recorded101,367 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 YLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,367 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 101,356 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,803 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,803 miles

Braking system leaking pipe to servo (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

oil light on

Pass 2 Nov 2017 93,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside accident damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,539 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside accident damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

eml on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 87,478 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing

o/s/f cv gaitor condition

o/s/r tyre puncture

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Jul 2015 78,432 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust leak f flexi pipe

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

undershields fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2015 78,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight exhaust leak f flexi pipe

slight oil leak

steering rack damp

undershields fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres wearing uneven

O/S Mirror condition

O/S/R+N/S/R Shock absorber outer casing covers insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,386 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Front tyres wearing uneven

O/S Mirror condition

O/S/R+N/S/R Shock absorber outer casing covers insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 56,980 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing

r beam bushes wearing

Fail 17 May 2013 56,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing

r beam bushes wearing

Pass 16 May 2012 44,724 miles

f wishbone rear bushes wearing

Pass 20 May 2011 36,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,006 miles

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

both mirror glass damaged

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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MW07 YLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MW07 YLA, 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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MW07 YLA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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