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AF56 YTD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,936 mi
Last recorded93,936 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,936 miles

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

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 88,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded not blowing

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2025 88,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear bump stops split

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded not blowing

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2024 87,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 82H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear bump stops split

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops split

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2023 85,671 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear bump stops split

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi-level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops split

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2022 83,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops split

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light unit has condensation

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops split

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops split

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2020 78,507 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bump stops split

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured lens faded (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,065 miles

under body and engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyre sidewalls perishing

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 57,799 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 57,799 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe flexible corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 41,526 miles

advise front exhaust flex

advise front number plate

Pass 25 Feb 2012 36,653 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,261 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,550 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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AF56 YTD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF56 YTD, 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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AF56 YTD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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