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AF57 HUA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,408 mi
Last recorded118,408 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 118,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 111,513 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 111,345 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 95,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 94,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 88,596 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2022 88,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 82,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 76,144 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,668 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 58,668 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,426 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,764 miles

Rear washer not working

boot open warmimg light on

Fail 22 Sep 2011 37,764 miles

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

Rear washer not working

boot open warmimg light on

Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,033 miles

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

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 HUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HUA, 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 HUA registered?

AF57 HUA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AF57 HUA safe to buy?

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