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AF07 ZHG

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,153 mi
Last recorded130,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 130,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 122,560 miles

EML light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping effect as well (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 122,560 miles

EML light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Reduced damping effect as well (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 118,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 118,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 107,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 103,197 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2020 103,197 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both wheel missing one each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 101,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 101,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 97,214 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2017 95,515 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2016 92,777 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,407 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,030 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 70,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2013 70,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s door mirror glass loose

wiper blades in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,516 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 ZHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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