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AY07 YDP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

24,811 mi
Last recorded24,811 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 24,811 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 24,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 23,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 22,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 21,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 19,175 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2022 19,135 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2021 18,877 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 17,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advise both rear tyres cracking and perished on outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 15,815 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 15,778 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 14,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 13,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 12,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 4,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 3,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 3,664 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 3,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 3,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 2,005 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 YDP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 YDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY07 YDP registered?

AY07 YDP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is AY07 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 YDP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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