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AF57 GWL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,305 mi
Last recorded103,305 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 103,305 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 102,843 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 98,854 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 86,746 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,110 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,553 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,037 miles

Front slight front brake uneveness on application

Pass 10 Nov 2017 65,125 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs are slightly scored on inner surface

Fail 30 Jun 2016 57,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs are slightly scored on inner surface

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished in treads

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,079 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear in power steering belt

Pass 25 Jul 2011 28,264 miles

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

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

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,191 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 GWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AF57 GWL, 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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AF57 GWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2007.

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