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AF07 XPH

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,937 mi
Last recorded120,937 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 120,937 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play in inner arm

Pass 24 Sep 2022 114,084 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 107,275 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,276 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 101,251 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,807 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,807 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,379 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,379 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,367 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,367 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,975 miles

Engine management light is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 78,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light is on

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)

Offside rear tyre is perished

Service light on

Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,410 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Front washers require attention.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Horn tone deteriorating.

OSF headlamp loose at upper fixing.

OSR brake binding slightly.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 68,393 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OSR lamp unit damaged (6.1.C.1)

Engine management light on.

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Front washers require attention.

Grease residue at NSF outer CV boot.

Horn tone deteriorating.

OSF headlamp loose at upper fixing.

OSR brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,018 miles

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage not reaching cords tho

nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,046 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 47,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres @ 2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,695 miles

Brake warning lamp illuminated.

Front inner brake pads appear low.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,941 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,576 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 XPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

AF07 XPH is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 April 2007.

Is AF07 XPH safe to buy?

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