AR07BPY - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 4 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
4
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,982 mi
Expires: 16 July 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory exhaust clamps missing on centre section and corroded pipes
- Advisory Handbrake lever has little reserve travel
Failed - 11 July 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,981 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hits stop (1.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory exhaust clamps missing on centre section and corroded pipes
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair strong advisory (1.2.1 (c))
Passed - 15 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,430 mi
Expires: 14 July 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 10 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,600 mi
Expires: 09 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 July 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,131 mi
Expires: 08 July 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 July 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,761 mi
Expires: 08 July 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front brake discs worn
Passed - 09 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,933 mi
Expires: 08 July 2021
Failed - 09 July 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,933 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 11 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,957 mi
Expires: 01 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Failed - 11 May 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,957 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passed - 25 May 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,465 mi
Expires: 01 June 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 31 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,931 mi
Expires: 01 June 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 30 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,929 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passed - 25 May 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 26,888 mi
Expires: 01 June 2017
Passed - 15 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,204 mi
Expires: 01 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 06 May 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,740 mi
Expires: 01 June 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passed - 10 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,449 mi
Expires: 01 June 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Passed - 10 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,824 mi
Expires: 01 June 2013
Passed - 10 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,767 mi
Expires: 01 June 2012
Passed - 13 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 10,089 mi
Expires: 01 June 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AR07BPY?
The MOT expires on 16 July 2026.
What is the tax status of AR07BPY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 January 2027.
What are the specifications of AR07BPY?
This is a 2007 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1390cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AR07BPY?
This vehicle produces 152 g/km of CO2 emissions.