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AF07 XTG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,000 mi
Last recorded117,000 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 XTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 113,483 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,753 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,212 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,481 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,479 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Number plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2016 65,989 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,915 miles

Nearside Front worn on both edges

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2014 58,787 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,575 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 550,038 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level low

n/s/rear tyre perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,683 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/rear tyre perishing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,981 miles

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

offside front headlamp brackets deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,548 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 25,884 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 XTG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF07 XTG registered?

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

Is AF07 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 XTG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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