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AF57 HKD

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,013 mi
Last recorded141,013 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 HKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 141,013 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 128,648 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gear box mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Central Little reserve travel left on hand/parking brake lever

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Lens also cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Outer casing has a bit missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Edge/shoulder outside of repair zone 185 60 14 82H Goodyear ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,298 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,131 miles

Front tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 57,767 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,771 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 34,411 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 28,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,018 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,031 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 HKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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