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AX56 BRF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,478 mi
Last recorded135,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 BRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill appears to be repaired badly

Pass 2 Apr 2024 125,990 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear springs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 125,988 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 124,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 124,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake tight when turned by hand

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 122,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Works for 2/3 revolutions then stops, extremely slow when in operation (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake tight when turned by hand

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,541 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,256 miles

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

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust sleeve (clamp) corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 114,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 114,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,173 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,844 miles

slight condensation in offside rear light unit

Fail 10 Jan 2013 55,761 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 36,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,137 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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AX56 BRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AX56 BRF, 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 AX56 BRF registered?

AX56 BRF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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The MOT history for AX56 BRF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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