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AE57 SVF

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,721 mi
Last recorded108,721 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 108,721 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Aug 2026 108,721 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,731 miles

brake pad warning light is illuminated

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2025 97,731 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light is illuminated

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2024 93,321 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2024 93,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

washer pipe leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

washer pipe leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 83,879 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 80,478 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 80,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake at end of working travel

Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,442 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 74,442 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 68,814 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,814 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,744 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,512 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 47,301 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 47,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,053 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 42,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s brake pad warning wire broken and incorrectly routed

n/s wiper arm slighlty loose

n/s/r lense cracked

o/s/f abs and brake hose incorrectly routed

spare wheel loose

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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AE57 SVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE57 SVF, 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 AE57 SVF registered?

AE57 SVF is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is AE57 SVF safe to buy?

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