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AF07 WPY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,353 mi
Last recorded103,353 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,353 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 103,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,700 miles

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

front brake discs rusty lip.

n/s/f head lamp aim slightly high.

n/s/r tyre low on pressure.

parking brake lever pulls high.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,249 miles

both rear shock top dust covers come adrift and fallen down.

front brake discs rusty lip.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 89,136 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 82,959 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to 1.6mm.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 82,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken off. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to 1.6mm.

Pass 11 May 2017 76,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight knock (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 70,641 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 70,635 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2015 63,668 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 56,412 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,841 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Unown warning light on dash illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,841 miles

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

Unown warning light on dash illuminated

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,320 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,219 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 21,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,771 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 WPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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