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AG07 XRC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,143 mi
Last recorded141,143 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG07 XRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 141,143 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper screen chipped

washers leaking from pipe when operated

Fail 29 Jul 2026 141,143 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator fronts (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper screen chipped

washers leaking from pipe when operated

Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,014 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 137,014 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2023 131,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi worn

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,906 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 123,798 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fluid leaking from inside rear drum (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 119,508 miles

Movement in Both steering inner rack joints

Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,506 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi not welded correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Movement in Both steering inner rack joints

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,435 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,716 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,966 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 31,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,761 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 31,745 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 27,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AG07 XRC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AG07 XRC, 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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AG07 XRC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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