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AF07 WVD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

124,302 mi
Last recorded124,302 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,302 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 124,272 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front headlight image vague

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 123,074 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 123,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 112,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp has water in it

exhaust blow front and rear

Fail 6 Feb 2024 112,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp has water in it

exhaust blow front and rear

Pass 18 Feb 2023 105,550 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 105,447 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

foot brake pedal has travel

Pass 1 Mar 2022 99,875 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 93,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 93,174 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 86,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot has pin hole

slight blow from flexi pipe

Fail 11 May 2020 86,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot has pin hole

slight blow from flexi pipe

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,008 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 77,005 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,344 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 69,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2018 67,779 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Jan 2018 67,779 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,325 miles

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

Front both brakes binding slightly

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 61,325 miles

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

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

Front both brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,046 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,621 miles

EML light on.

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

OSR brake binding on.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,989 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,863 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 21,863 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 10,343 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 WVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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