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AF57 JBX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,464 mi
Last recorded101,464 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2023 101,464 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,854 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,502 miles

Front both shock corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 86,502 miles

Front both shock corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,445 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 84,445 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 81,196 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,887 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 71,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,666 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 56,889 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,647 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 49,647 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,017 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,929 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,947 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 20,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 JBX 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 65%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

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

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