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AV07 XGD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 144,111 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 143,316 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Nov 2023 143,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 141,134 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

travel in parking brake

Pass 19 Nov 2020 117,155 miles

Handbrake has travel recommend adjustment

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,121 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 102,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,208 miles

Rear exhaust pipe corroding

WINDSCREEN CRACKED NEARSIDE TOP. (OUT OF VIEW)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,538 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 91,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,954 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 67,559 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,061 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 47,744 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm on inner edge.

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)

front discs worn and suspect pads worn close to sensor.

rear brake travel becoming excessive.

Pass 12 May 2011 38,105 miles

Front brake disc's corroded across braking surface.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre 3mm (185 60 14t)

O/s/f tyre cut to outter sidewall.

Fail 12 May 2011 38,105 miles

Front brake disc's corroded across braking surface.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre 3mm (185 60 14t)

O/s/f tyre cut to outter sidewall.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

o/s/f tyre has cut to outter sidewall

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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AV07 XGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV07 XGD, 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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AV07 XGD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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