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AY07 WXM

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,811 mi
Last recorded87,811 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 WXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 87,811 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,160 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 84,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 79,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 74,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,814 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 70,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,930 miles

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

corrosion on front shocker legs and lower wishbone

corrosion on rear axle and shocker legs

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,369 miles

both front tyres worn on the edge

front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,369 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2017 44,035 miles

Offside Rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2016 37,749 miles

Nearside Front getting close to wear indicator

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2016 37,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front getting close to wear indicator

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,423 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,862 miles

fine crack on nearside front rear suspention arm bush

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 18,628 miles

front wipers juddering and smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,178 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,967 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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AY07 WXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AY07 WXM, 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 AY07 WXM registered?

AY07 WXM is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is AY07 WXM safe to buy?

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