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AF07 LGE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,682 mi
Last recorded62,682 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 62,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 62,559 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2025 58,263 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2025 58,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,862 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 54,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 50,445 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 47,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,090 miles

service light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 42,123 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 39,030 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 39,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,498 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 35,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,240 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 31,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,073 miles

Both front tyres are down to 2mm in places and sidewalls are perished.

Slight split to nearside front console bush, advise check at next service.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,621 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Feb 2010 13,660 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 LGE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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