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AF07 WFN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,487 mi
Last recorded140,487 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 140,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 125,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 125,607 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,475 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,475 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 108,036 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,595 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,772 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexi,first layer come apart

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight escape of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,206 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slower to come on/32% inbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexi,first layer come apart

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not in correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight escape of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

Offside Front wheel some bind when wheel rotated

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,051 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,872 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,315 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,178 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 45,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

O/S/R Shock absorber bump stop is perished.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,607 miles

O/S/R Shock absorber bump stop is perished.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,383 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

o/s/r bump stop starting to split.

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 WFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF07 WFN registered?

AF07 WFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 July 2007.

Is AF07 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 WFN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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