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AF57 HZB

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,221 mi
Last recorded122,221 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,221 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 116,754 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside front rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 133,605 miles

Engine missfire

Fail 22 Oct 2021 133,605 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 113,552 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,907 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 104,235 miles

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

reversing light not working

Fail 18 Oct 2019 104,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,103 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 101,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,074 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,603 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 90,603 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,598 miles

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 73,598 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 67,581 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 37,352 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 37,352 miles

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?

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 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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What year was AF57 HZB registered?

AF57 HZB is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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