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AF07 WGC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,773 mi
Last recorded114,773 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 114,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 111,786 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 111,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre getting low

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,485 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,988 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,988 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,280 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,280 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,875 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2014 82,965 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low on inner edges

offside front mirror slightly damaged but not seriousley affecting view to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,276 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,244 miles

N/S/F track control arm rubber bushing incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive movement.

O/S/F track control arm rubber bushing incorrectly fitted but not resulting in excessive movement.

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 WGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

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

Is AF07 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 WGC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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