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AD57 UCL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,122 mi
Last recorded72,122 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 UCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,122 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,849 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 69,113 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 69,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering side rod has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,276 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,236 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,791 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 47,676 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 42,519 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 34,474 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,255 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST BUSHES STARTING TO CRACK BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 14,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 8,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 7,742 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 5,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD57 UCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AD57 UCL, 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 AD57 UCL?

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What year was AD57 UCL registered?

AD57 UCL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is AD57 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 UCL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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