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AP07 XHN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,726 mi
Last recorded52,726 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 XHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 52,726 miles

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

Underseal covering various suspension parts

Pass 20 Feb 2025 50,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 49,161 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loss above rear silencer

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,342 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 44,863 miles

Nearside tape holding mirror cover on 1/2 covering side repeater

all tyres perishing

Fail 15 Feb 2022 44,863 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside tape holding mirror cover on 1/2 covering side repeater

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper sidelight bulb not working

Nearside door mirror cover taped up (secure)

Fail 22 Feb 2021 42,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper sidelight bulb not working

Nearside door mirror cover taped up (secure)

Pass 10 Feb 2020 40,687 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator area ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed no working on central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 40,687 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak radiator area ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed no working on central locking (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,705 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil on sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 35,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,906 miles

Coolant leak front radiator area ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,344 miles

slight coolant leak around front rad area

under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,509 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,088 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,858 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 10,892 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 XHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XHN, 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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What year was AP07 XHN registered?

AP07 XHN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 April 2007.

Is AP07 XHN safe to buy?

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