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AF07 XBM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,936 mi
Last recorded72,936 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 XBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 72,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 70,458 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Fail 11 Jun 2024 70,453 miles

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

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 Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Jun 2023 62,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING

Fail 9 Jun 2023 67,627 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid HOSE IS SPLIT (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear AXLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Rear HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Rear REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front WASHER PIPE IS LEAKING

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

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 13 Jun 2022 66,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front WASHER PIPE IS LEAKING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 10 May 2021 63,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 61,337 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 61,337 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 58,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,853 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 54,488 miles

nearside door mirror indicator lens cover missing

not all rear window brake light bulbs working

offside front tyre tread wearing on very inner edge

slight exhaust from front exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror indicator lens cover missing

not all rear window brake light bulbs working

offside front tyre tread wearing on very inner edge

slight exhaust from front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 9 May 2016 52,977 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 52,977 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets snaped (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 50,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2015 50,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 48,548 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 30,369 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 23,106 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,393 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 XBM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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