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AF57 HKU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 63,996 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 63,994 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed engine badly misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,936 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 55,005 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 49,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,529 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 46,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,848 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2018 37,815 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,114 miles

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Fail 19 Sep 2016 29,096 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,609 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,121 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,420 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,994 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 15,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,430 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 HKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HKU, 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 HKU registered?

AF57 HKU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AF57 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 HKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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