MOT Status
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132,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
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
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
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
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both outer bushes badly perished/splitting (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear stop lamp lance is slight crack
x 2 front drive shaft outer gaiters are deterioated
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear light unit damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AF57 HDD registered?
AF57 HDD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 September 2007.
Is AF57 HDD safe to buy?
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