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AX07 MXP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

99,886 mi
Last recorded99,886 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX07 MXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 99,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 95,563 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 95,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 91,261 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 91,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,762 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 85,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 83,301 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,768 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 77,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 74,283 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 74,280 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 70,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 70,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,567 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly tight

Pass 8 Aug 2017 58,840 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

eng man light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,726 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2015 50,091 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,939 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,870 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,899 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,454 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,328 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 MXP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

AX07 MXP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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