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AF07 OBL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 OBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 55,691 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front lower arm rear bush some play

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,316 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 46,063 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,249 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,748 miles

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,653 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 OBL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OBL, 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 AF07 OBL registered?

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

Is AF07 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 OBL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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