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AF07 XAC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,454 mi
Last recorded110,454 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 XAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 110,454 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Fail 19 Jul 2026 110,454 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

vehicle has oil wax underseal underneath

Pass 18 Jul 2025 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 109,986 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Both front exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 109,311 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded under sealed - worn bushes (5.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sound deadening material not fully secure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing - inner (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure dim bulb - corroded internals (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high reserve travel - Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim - corroded dirty holder (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 109,311 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable corroded under sealed - worn bushes (5.1.1 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sound deadening material not fully secure rear (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p1141 / 17549 p0113 / g42 / 16497 (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions reducer added / engine oil level low - cleared smoke topped up (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing - inner (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure dim bulb - corroded internals (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively high reserve travel - Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Tyre worn close to legal limits / worn on edges - Tyre slightly damaged / cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim - corroded dirty holder (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,224 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 107,903 miles

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

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

under the car the surface is getting corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2021 106,911 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 20 Jul 2020 105,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 100,608 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 89,344 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 82,107 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,107 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 75,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,320 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 62,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,931 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,024 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,171 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 XAC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

AF07 XAC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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