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AV07FTJ
2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AV07FTJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 18 Feb 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 178,484 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play See both sides; see inner tie rod ends also. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement See both sides; wishbone inner and outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect See both sides, overall condition poor. (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge See both sides. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Play evident also. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,510 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both; Console bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,651 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,257 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
17 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,377 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))
- Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,129 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre replaced using part worn
- Recent welding repairs carried out, firm to inspection
15 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre inner edge worn possibly requires tracking (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
16 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,663 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- park brake travel and performance
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,663 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- park brake travel and performance
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,516 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,369 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,507 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
9 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,436 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016 13 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,100 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015 13 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 81,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,284 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,460 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202610 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
19 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,621 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,745 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,745 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV07FTJ was registered on 2007-03-15
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