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AF07 XTJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 102,632 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 102,626 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,791 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear SEATS FOLDED DOWN AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,461 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 92,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 86,211 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,838 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,838 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides and nearside front 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has damaged

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 70,357 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,042 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 58,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,661 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly.

Offside front tyre cracking slightly.

Offside rear brake binding on slightly.

Unable to open fuel flap.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,374 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 43,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,291 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 30,893 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,024 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 XTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

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

Is AF07 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 XTJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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