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AF57 GVO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,344 mi
Last recorded69,344 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 69,344 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 64,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 55,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 52,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 49,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,863 miles

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens broken

Offside Rear .lens has water

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror indicator lens broken

Offside Rear .lens has water

Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,341 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,419 miles

Front plate cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 39,418 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front plate cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 37,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 37,885 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,469 miles

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

Front plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,674 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 29,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,992 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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AF57 GVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF57 GVO, 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 AF57 GVO registered?

AF57 GVO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AF57 GVO safe to buy?

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