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AF07 YWD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,418 mi
Last recorded54,418 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 54,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 51,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 50,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 48,358 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,252 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Feb 2020 45,049 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Mar 2019 42,087 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 39,055 miles

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

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 19 Feb 2018 39,055 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 7 Mar 2017 36,440 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 33,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted obskuring some parts

Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 27,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 24,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,645 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,034 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 YWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

AF07 YWD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AF07 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 YWD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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