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AF07 XDP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,068 mi
Last recorded78,068 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 78,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 64,502 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 47,090 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 45,725 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 45,725 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 44,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,477 miles

Offside indicator repeater lens damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside indicator repeater lens damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2017 40,723 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

power steering pipes have some corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 27 Jul 2017 40,723 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary in open position (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre deteriorated showing ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering pipes have some corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE, SIDE WALL CRACKING

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Oil leak SLIGHT LEAK FROM TIMING COVER ()

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. N/S/F INNER CHASSIS

Rear SHOCKERS CORRODED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 38,725 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear TYRE, SIDE WALL CRACKING

Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Oil leak SLIGHT LEAK FROM TIMING COVER ()

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. N/S/F INNER CHASSIS

Rear SHOCKERS CORRODED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,817 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 34,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 32,627 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,627 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,737 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,725 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 23,532 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 XDP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

AF07 XDP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is AF07 XDP safe to buy?

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