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AF07 WDR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,664 mi
Last recorded88,664 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 WDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 88,664 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 88,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 85,431 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 83,291 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 79,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

windscreen washer pipe deteriorated under bonnet ns

Fail 17 Apr 2019 79,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

windscreen washer pipe deteriorated under bonnet ns

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,118 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 74,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,885 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,880 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,261 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 63,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front washer pipe leaking but still provides water to screen

Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,323 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust middle and rear

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,323 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to exhaust middle and rear

Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,462 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 46,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,409 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 32,698 miles

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

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 WDR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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