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AP07 NBF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 NBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,552 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 87,345 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 83,999 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside AXLE bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside have MANY cuts and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside Heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2024 83,997 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside deteriorated/milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Near and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside AXLE bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Near and Offside have MANY cuts and stones in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside Heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 81,923 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near and Offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 78,916 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 78,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 76,124 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 73,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,207 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,087 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 63,752 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 63,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section split (7.1.2)

Central joint/clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 12 May 2017 57,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases jointing pipe, centre section deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Near and Offside tyres wearing on the inner shoulders

Pass 13 May 2016 51,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked, uneven wear inner edge

Fail 13 May 2016 51,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. near and offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked, uneven wear inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 44,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 12 May 2014 37,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 37,428 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 30,462 miles

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

rear tyres cracked o/s n/s

Pass 15 May 2012 24,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 18,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,035 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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AP07 NBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc 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 AP07 NBF, 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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AP07 NBF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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