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AY07 YDU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,253 mi
Last recorded83,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 83,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 77,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 70,793 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 63,659 miles

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

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

washer fluid pipe leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,243 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,077 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 57,066 miles

Emissions not tested dip stick broken unable to correctly check oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Front both front tyres inner edge wear due to suspention arm bushs worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear reverse light doesnt work

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear back plate on drums damp

Pass 22 Nov 2019 53,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 53,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp levelling motor, noisy inside headlamp unit with headlamps switched on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear end bush (splitting started (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,166 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 50,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 47,339 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2016 43,555 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 41,245 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 36,171 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,067 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,157 miles

Tread depth low on edge of Front Tyres 185/60tr14

Fail 14 Feb 2011 21,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Tread depth low on edge of Front Tyres 185/60tr14

Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,276 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 YDU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc 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 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

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

Is AY07 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 YDU 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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