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AF07 WZW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,714 mi
Last recorded118,714 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 118,714 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 112,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 112,916 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened COIL SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 103,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 99,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 95,406 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear light on

power steering pipes corroded at fluid tank

Fail 8 Mar 2021 95,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad wear light on

power steering pipes corroded at fluid tank

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at rear and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded at fluid tank (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pad wear light on

handbrake reading 18% on roller brake test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,148 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.104 reading (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not located at base (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread of (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at rear and system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes corroded at fluid tank (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pad wear light on

handbrake reading 18% on roller brake test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,079 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at fluid tank (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner pad surface (3.5.1i)

handbrake reading 19% on roller brake test

power steering pipes at fluid tank corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake imbalance of 18%

Pass 6 Mar 2017 71,183 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake reading 17%

light scores/corrosion inner front brake pad surfaces of discs

power steering pipes at fluid tank corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 53,504 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 51,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 44,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,321 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 21,592 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 WZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WZW, 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 WZW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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