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AF07 WFR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

137,184 mi
Last recorded137,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 WFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 137,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 137,184 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 132,203 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 132,199 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 129,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 120,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 120,193 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 105,825 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 105,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 97,759 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 97,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 89,613 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack weeping (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,613 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack weeping (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,846 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,846 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flexi (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 77,502 miles

Fine cracks to N/S/R tyre sidewall (185/60x14).

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

O/S/F wing slightly damaged around bumper.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,502 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L. on.

Fine cracks to N/S/R tyre sidewall (185/60x14).

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

O/S/F wing slightly damaged around bumper.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 66,277 miles

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Nail in O/S/F tyre tread (185/60x14).

O/S side repeater in door mirror lens U/S but just within M.O.T. limits.

Various chips in windscreen just within limits.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 56,223 miles

Chips in windscreen just within limits at time of test.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S side indicator in mirror, lens broken but just within limits at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,223 miles

Chips in windscreen just within limits at time of test.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section worn.

O/S side indicator in mirror, lens broken but just within limits at time of test.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,637 miles

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn/perrished but within limits at time of test.

N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands (185/60x14).

Various chips in windscreen just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 44,637 miles

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn/perrished but within limits at time of test.

N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands (185/60x14).

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Various chips in windscreen just within M.O.T. limits at time of test.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,513 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 WFR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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