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AF07 SVL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,137 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides, undergator (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,702 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe compression joint weak

Fail 9 Apr 2019 70,702 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust front pipe compression joint weak

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,797 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,853 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,366 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2016 50,265 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,861 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,612 miles

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes worn and splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,559 miles

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

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

front brake balance

Pass 8 May 2012 35,440 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,307 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 21,669 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 SVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

AF07 SVL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is AF07 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 SVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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