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AF07 XRK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,798 mi
Last recorded120,798 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 120,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 119,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 119,197 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 116,508 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits because of exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Lower Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment a bit high (1.1.18 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,213 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 89,815 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,897 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 84,892 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working either no fluid or system is blocked (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated with minor loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,082 miles

nsf body work damage

osr brake binding

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,804 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,988 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,169 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,670 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,889 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 XRK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XRK, 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 XRK registered?

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

Is AF07 XRK safe to buy?

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