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AF07 WYX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,271 mi
Last recorded114,271 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 114,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,892 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 107,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,666 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,666 miles

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 97,663 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded running adjacent to the steering rack and along the NSF chassis leg. (2.3.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2017 93,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,023 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,842 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,518 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 66,221 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 45,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,573 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 WYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

AF07 WYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 April 2007.

Is AF07 WYX safe to buy?

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