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AF07 SVR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,273 mi
Last recorded91,273 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 91,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2025 88,029 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Strong Advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber covers failed/adrift

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 5 Jun 2024 84,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Both nearside and offside shock covers failed adrift

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 4 Jun 2024 84,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside shock covers failed adrift

Reverse lamp inoperative

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 26 Jun 2023 81,577 miles

Both nearside rear and offside rear bump stops/ shock covers failed/adrift

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Partial failure of high level stop light

Reverse lamp inoperative

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 23 Jun 2023 81,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Damage to offside wing/bumper (4.1.2 (a))

Both nearside rear and offside rear bump stops/ shock covers failed/adrift

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Strong Advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Partial failure of high level stop light

Reverse lamp inoperative

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Slight play/wear steering rack/internals

Partial failure of high level stop lamp

Fail 14 Jun 2022 78,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Slight play/wear steering rack/internals

Partial failure of high level stop lamp

Pass 17 Jun 2021 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock cover adrift

Partial failure of high level stop light

Fail 16 Jun 2021 77,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock cover adrift

Offside Rear Tyre showing uneven tread

Partial failure of high level stop light

Pass 26 Jun 2020 72,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 63,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 56,443 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,126 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Fail 5 Mar 2016 41,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front nearside front tyre excess perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,573 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 29,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside front suspension console bushes seperating. Nearside lower half of bush has seperated but top part is still attached

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,558 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension console bushes seperating. Nearside lower half of bush has seperated but top part is still attached

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,130 miles

both front tyre treads onn 3mm

nearside and offside front suspension console bushes starting to seperate

Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,669 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 SVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 SVR, 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 SVR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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