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AD07 AXW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,544 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 85,544 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 85,520 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged rubbing on brake wire connection (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip in windscreen

co level high on 2nd fast idle test

exhaust front flexi pipe and rear box deteriorated

front outer cv boots deteriorating

offside headlight beam image not very good

offside rear shock absorber cover loose

rear sub frame bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,324 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 81,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 79,364 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,509 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 31 Jul 2019 73,126 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2018 71,745 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 71,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,339 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2015 64,448 miles

Offside Front Childseat fitted at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Nov 2015 64,448 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Childseat fitted at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 55,121 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,121 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 36,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

management light on

Pass 29 May 2012 29,637 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 25,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,706 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AD07 AXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD07 AXW, 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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What year was AD07 AXW registered?

AD07 AXW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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