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AF57 JGY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 JGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 85,638 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 140,024 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 132,401 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 132,401 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 127,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 108,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 92,984 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 78,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,871 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,591 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 JGY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 JGY, 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 JGY registered?

AF57 JGY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is AF57 JGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 JGY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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