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AF57 HLC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

207,741 mi
Last recorded207,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 207,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 202,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 190,440 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 177,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 151,078 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 151,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2016 139,583 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,272 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 125,889 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,285 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 96,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,017 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,933 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,951 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 HLC 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 86.7%.

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

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