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AF07 OAO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 OAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 126,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 122,118 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 122,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 122,110 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

modified suspension fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

modified suspension fitted

play in both nearside and offside steering arms

Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

modified suspension fitted

play in both nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension has been modified

Fail 15 Sep 2020 109,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

suspension has been modified

Pass 31 Jan 2019 98,216 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 98,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 83,787 miles

Ball joint has slight play Both front inner steering rack arms (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 73,108 miles

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear brake binding

Fail 5 Oct 2016 73,108 miles

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

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear brake binding

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,490 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)

EML on dash

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,744 miles

front subframe c/side slight damage

slight noise n/s/front suspension leg lowerd suspemsion

Fail 28 Feb 2015 59,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe c/side slight damage

slight noise n/s/front suspension leg lowerd suspemsion

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,565 miles

Rear brake discs rusting

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,971 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 19,528 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 OAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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