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AP07 XHR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 XHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 92,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 88,134 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 88,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 85,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,822 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 80,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,156 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 57,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 44,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,486 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,585 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,631 miles

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to split

poor repair to o/s/f inner wing in engine bay

Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes starting to split

poor repair to o/s/f inner wing in engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,967 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,857 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,972 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 XHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue 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 AP07 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

AP07 XHR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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