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AF07 SUO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,831 mi
Last recorded85,831 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 SUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 85,831 miles

reverse light inop

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,831 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse light inop

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,089 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Fail 4 Dec 2024 79,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 5 Dec 2023 73,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 73,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 65,325 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 65,323 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 12 Oct 2021 53,796 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,387 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 50,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 48,376 miles

general light corrosion front and rear underside of vehicle

offside front and offside rear coil spring corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2019 48,368 miles

Braking system leaking vacuum pipe front manifold to servo split and leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted inside to outside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

general light corrosion front and rear underside of vehicle

nearside rear number plate inoperative

offside front and offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2018 45,853 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 45,851 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,985 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 41,982 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock mechanisum stuck (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,773 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 35,894 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,465 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 32,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 29,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 26,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,162 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 20,204 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 SUO 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 68%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

AF07 SUO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is AF07 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 SUO shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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