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2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
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- Registration MA07ARO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model POLO
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1400cc
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- Expired 29 Mar 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,411 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,590 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear heat shield insecure
- Rear backbox outer skin corroded
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread,very close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear heat shield insecure
- Rear backbox outer skin corroded
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread,very close to cord exposure (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,086 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear back box outer skin has corrosion
- Rear axle has corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear back box outer skin has corrosion
- Rear axle has corrosion
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,883 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- back box corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,506 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,128 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
9 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,891 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,691 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 95,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,683 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,775 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,430 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015 20 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,798 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2014 20 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,092 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2013 20 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,907 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
15 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,717 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MA07ARO was registered on 2007-03-12
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