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AF07 YPV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,322 mi
Last recorded128,322 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 128,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 124,703 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 120,681 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 116,711 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 111,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

handbrake travel high

reverse lights inop

Fail 22 Jul 2022 111,625 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

reverse lights inop

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 102,981 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,829 miles

handbrake travel high

reverse light inop

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,829 miles

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

handbrake travel high

reverse light inop

Pass 16 Jul 2018 82,618 miles

front exhaust flexi joint blowing slightly and worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 74,040 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,597 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,260 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,297 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Fail 24 Jul 2013 43,348 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,348 miles

advise front brake discs slighty worn

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,057 miles

Front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls.

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 side repeater cracked.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,255 miles

front brake discs corroding.....

wet test....

Pass 8 Feb 2010 17,945 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 YPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

AF07 YPV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is AF07 YPV safe to buy?

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