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AF07 YWO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,652 mi
Last recorded82,652 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 YWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 82,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 80,083 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 79,581 miles

engine oil leak

gearbox fluid leak

general corrosion to front and suspension components and sub-frames

Fail 28 Aug 2021 79,581 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

gearbox fluid leak

general corrosion to front and suspension components and sub-frames

Pass 17 Aug 2020 78,939 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 77,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 77,311 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low effort from offside rear service brake and parking brake

Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 75,273 miles

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

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

COOLANT LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad wear indicator warning light on

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 69,451 miles

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has inner sidewall splits but no cords are exposed

Pass 13 Aug 2016 63,244 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 63,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,220 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 46,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 46,534 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cut in side wall of n/s/f tyre which does not reach ply or cords

n/s/f tyre worn on edges which has a raised tread pattern

o/s/f strut/spring fouling wheel arch liner

o/s/f tyre worn on edges which has a raised tread pattern

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,267 miles

nsr and osr tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,848 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,626 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 YWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YWO, 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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AF07 YWO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is AF07 YWO safe to buy?

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