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AY07 XZZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 XZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 102,316 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 98,110 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,872 miles

underside rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2023 89,403 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,820 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 87,820 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR bump stop worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 85,476 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSR bump stop worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,492 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split in two

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,959 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bum stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 80,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bum stop deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 78,843 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 78,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,550 miles

Front both tyres scrubbing slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear adult seatbelt not inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,364 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R tyre tread out of shape

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,861 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,892 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 XZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,400cc diesel 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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

AY07 XZZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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