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AF07 JGV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,790 mi
Last recorded63,790 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 JGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 63,790 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 63,790 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 55,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 55,617 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust system in an unsuitable condition to test emissions. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 51,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 51,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 48,219 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,392 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 46,392 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,674 miles

The o/s/f suspension arm is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 38,375 miles

all four tyres om 3mm

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 29,427 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,339 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 22,401 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 19,760 miles

the front tyres are quite worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,780 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,352 miles

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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AF07 JGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF07 JGV, 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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AF07 JGV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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