MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking on treads and sidewalls and wearing slightly on inner edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine missfire
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management lamp inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Engine missfire
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Reversing light not working.
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
reversing light not working
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
reversing light not working
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust rear box slightly corroded
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust rear box slightly corroded
Front n/s & o/s rear wishbone bushes worn
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r light cluster cracked
Front n/s & o/s rear wishbone bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r light cluster cracked
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear parking brake may need adjustment or repair
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre inner tread area
nsr & osr (service brakes just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair)
Nearside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear parking brake may need adjustment or repair
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)
nsf tyre inner tread area
nsr & osr (service brakes just met brake efficiency may need adjustment or repair)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust slight corroded
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both front tyres worn on inside edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF57 HZB 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 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HZB, 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 HZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2007.
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