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AX07 AYE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,081 mi
Last recorded99,081 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 AYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 96,433 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 96,433 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 93,011 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 89,060 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 89,060 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,214 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 85,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 82,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 13 Jul 2020 82,433 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Jun 2019 79,846 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 79,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 77,183 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 73,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,066 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,760 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 56,750 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)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 21,507 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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AX07 AYE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX07 AYE, 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 AX07 AYE registered?

AX07 AYE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is AX07 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX07 AYE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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