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AF57 HDD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,334 mi
Last recorded132,334 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 HDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 132,334 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 132,332 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively requires adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,245 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2025 126,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on dash

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,198 miles

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

Front both brake backing plates corroded

Front both head light brackets slight damage

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outa skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust shield loose

Fail 8 Feb 2024 120,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front both brake backing plates corroded

Front both head light brackets slight damage

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outa skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,275 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,193 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both outer bushes badly perished/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 104,188 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both outer boots split allowing grease to escape (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bottom sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both outer bushes badly perished/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,337 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp lance is slight crack

x 2 front drive shaft outer gaiters are deterioated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 91,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,799 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 72,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,938 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,654 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 56,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,726 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 34,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 27,102 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 HDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HDD, 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 HDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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