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AF07 XHY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,595 mi
Last recorded166,595 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 166,595 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 147,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 134,223 miles

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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 123,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,204 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front shock casings show signs of corrsion

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear beam axle corroded

rear brakes noisey in operation

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,642 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 96,344 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 84,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,779 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,708 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 9 Jul 2012 66,827 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 28 Jun 2011 60,622 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,746 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY registered?

AF07 XHY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 June 2007.

Is AF07 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 XHY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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