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AY07 WXU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,266 mi
Last recorded103,266 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 WXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 103,266 miles

ball joint dust covers slightly perished

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2026 103,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just pass on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 96,523 miles

All exhaust corroded has minor leaking of gases.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 185/60r14

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 96,523 miles

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

All exhaust corroded has minor leaking of gases.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges. 185/60r14

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 90,971 miles

All exhaust corroded has minor leaking of gases.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 87,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber eye bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs has slight corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 10 Feb 2022 81,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,378 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust head shield loose but not likely to fall off

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust head shield loose but not likely to fall off

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 36,324 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 18,253 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 18,253 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,197 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,259 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 WXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WXU, 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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AY07 WXU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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