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AF57 HGL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,858 mi
Last recorded81,858 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,858 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 80,921 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 77,141 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 69,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019
Fail 5 Oct 2019 64,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 59,739 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,053 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,639 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front discs slightly lipped and slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 45,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s\f brake sensor wire cable tied to brake flexi hose

o\s door mirror casing slightly damaged

o\s\f lower arm bush splitting

o\s\r tyre 2-3mm and perishing

Fail 15 Sep 2014 45,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s\f brake sensor wire cable tied to brake flexi hose

o\s door mirror casing slightly damaged

o\s\f lower arm bush splitting

o\s\r tyre 2-3mm and perishing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,870 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,665 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre cracking

wipers needed soon

Fail 17 Sep 2011 28,455 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsr tyre cracking

wipers needed soon

Pass 18 Sep 2010 21,196 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 HGL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

AF57 HGL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 23 September 2007.

Is AF57 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 HGL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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