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AF57 HYC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,333 mi
Last recorded119,333 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 119,333 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 119,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 112,205 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 112,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 110,374 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 110,354 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 103,125 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint cover slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint cover slightly deteriorated.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Movement in rear shock absorbers

Washer system leak

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,992 miles

Front windscreen washer pipe split

Nearside Front Brake pad wear wire broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 93,032 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken and loose

Fail 31 Jul 2017 93,028 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake pad wear wire broken and loose

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,839 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 87,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2015 76,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,338 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,677 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 HYC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYC, 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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What year was AF57 HYC registered?

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

Is AF57 HYC safe to buy?

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