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AF07 WFX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,289 mi
Last recorded132,289 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 132,289 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front steering rack slight fluid leak

Offside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Offside Front seatbelt slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

front and rear suspension corroded in areas

Fail 22 Sep 2025 132,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front steering rack slight fluid leak

Offside Front headlamp getting deteriorated

Offside Front seatbelt slightly damaged

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

front and rear suspension corroded in areas

Pass 26 Sep 2024 123,802 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter getting deteriorated

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

both rear brakes slightly binding

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 5 Sep 2023 117,673 miles

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

both front tyres worn on inner edges (recommend attention)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake pads starting to get worn

Fail 5 Sep 2023 117,673 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear axle getting corroded in areas

both front tyres worn on inner edges (recommend attention)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front brake pads starting to get worn

Pass 27 Sep 2022 111,455 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,864 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,161 miles

Front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (recommend attention)

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,225 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter getting deteriorated

Offside side repeater lens damaged

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,695 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 69,310 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 61,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,301 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,140 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 33,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,264 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 26,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 WFX 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 84.2%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

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

Is AF07 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 WFX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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