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AF57 GZD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 123,113 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly dim.

Rear High level stop lamps L.E.Ds out (not more than 50%).

Fail 4 Jun 2026 123,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly dim.

Rear High level stop lamps L.E.Ds out (not more than 50%).

Pass 11 Apr 2025 111,269 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 27 Jan 2024 99,059 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working O/S & N/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Fail 19 Dec 2023 98,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 88,188 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,279 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 80,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn smooth on inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,749 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,881 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 57,881 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 53,853 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 53,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,976 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,368 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,070 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,399 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,953 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 GZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 AF57 GZD, 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

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What year was AF57 GZD registered?

AF57 GZD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AF57 GZD safe to buy?

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