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AF07 YWJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 67,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 65,235 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 55,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded.

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock corroded.

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,904 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 51,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 51,158 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm inappropriately repaired ball joint bolt hitting hub not allowing full lock, offside front (2.4.A.2)

exhaust has various minor leaks

power steering pipes corroded

rear tyres perished/cracking

shock absorber corroded, offside rear

suspension arm corroded, offside front

Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 47,084 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail box (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail box skin peeling

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,117 miles

Both Rear Shockers Corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2015 43,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Shockers Corroded

Front Discs Corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box corroded

n/s/r tyre cracks on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2014 34,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 31,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f hub contacts with lower suspension arm on full lock

o/s/r tyre perished within tread area

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,647 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,892 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,077 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 19,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

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 YWJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 YWJ, 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 YWJ registered?

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

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