CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF57 HZN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,929 mi
Last recorded65,929 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 65,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 64,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 62,284 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 55,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2021 54,914 miles

parking brake control , travel high

rear brakes binding very slightly

very slight brake judder on the front brakes

Pass 17 Oct 2020 53,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,498 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 48,623 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 43,999 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,408 miles

Nearside Rear valve stem perish cracking

Offside Rear road wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,092 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 43,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated guide attatchment insecure (5.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,309 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth,and devoiding of tread on inner edge

nearside windscreen wiper leaves light lines

Fail 29 Sep 2014 34,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth,and devoiding of tread on inner edge

rubbing noise when rotating nearside front road wheel by hand

windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 33,939 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre 3mm tread depth,and devoiding of tread on inner edge

rubbing noise when rotating nearside front road wheel by hand

windscreen wipers lightly smearing

Pass 5 Oct 2013 31,943 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 31,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,334 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,800 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to pad warning wire (500-1000miles)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 25,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads close to pad warning wire (500-1000miles)

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)

both front tyres cracking due to age

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,566 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
Full Volkswagen Polo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF57 HZN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HZN, 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

How do I check the history of AF57 HZN?

You can check the full history of AF57 HZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF57 HZN registered?

AF57 HZN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is AF57 HZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 HZN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF57 HZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF57 HZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.