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GO55 AFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO55 AFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 74,439 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 74,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2025 70,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 63,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,480 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,616 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 40,616 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 36,249 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in nsf tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,131 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 24,022 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 19,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 15,805 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 11,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 11,733 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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GO55 AFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GO55 AFC, 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

How do I check the history of GO55 AFC?

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What year was GO55 AFC registered?

GO55 AFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 October 2007.

Is GO55 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO55 AFC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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