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AF57 HFP

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 HFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,831 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front shock obsobers corroded

Rear suspension camponents corroed

Fail 18 Jun 2026 96,831 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed flexy pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front shock obsobers corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear suspension camponents corroed

Pass 23 Jun 2025 86,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but still secure

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel close to excess, little reverse travel

Fail 13 Jun 2025 86,117 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlight bracket broken but still secure

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater in wing mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake travel close to excess, little reverse travel

Pass 13 Jun 2024 77,435 miles

handbrake travel close to excess

Pass 1 Jun 2023 70,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 70,923 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall damaged 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 62,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,883 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 58,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 57,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 55,719 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished / mainly on side walls

Fail 3 Apr 2019 55,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve broken allowing exhaust to seperate (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished / mainly on side walls

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,828 miles

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage

nail in o/s/r tyre

obstruction in screen

Pass 17 Oct 2014 40,779 miles

Front Grille is damaged .

Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,209 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn low on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,209 miles

Advise tracking

Front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,464 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 23,464 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,567 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,345 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 HFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HFP, 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 HFP is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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