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AF57 HFN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,661 mi
Last recorded46,661 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 HFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 44,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,922 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Rear springs.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 27,190 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 27,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front assymetric tyre mounted wrong on rim - inside facing outwards

Offside Front assymetric tyre mounted wrong on rim- inside facing outwards

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 19,709 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 14,861 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 14,602 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 14,476 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,327 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 14,031 miles

radiator leaking coolant!

Fail 6 Nov 2014 14,031 miles

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

radiator leaking coolant!

Pass 19 Nov 2013 13,690 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)

light cracks in side walls and tread of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2013 13,690 miles

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

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)

light cracks in side walls and tread of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 13,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 12,494 miles

light cracks in side walls of all four tyres.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 11,588 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 HFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

AF57 HFN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is AF57 HFN safe to buy?

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