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AF57 JNL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,469 mi
Last recorded64,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 64,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 63,599 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 63,503 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective And condensated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,370 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,073 miles

Exhaust system generally poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 59,560 miles

Exhaust flexible section damaged/deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension arm rear bushes poorly fitted.

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS loom (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Spare wheel fitted at time of test.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension bump stops perished.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 56,311 miles

Exhaust flexi-section and general condition poor.

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Suspension bump stops, Rear, deteriorated.

Fail 11 Oct 2019 56,311 miles

Exhaust flexi-section and general condition poor.

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror mounting. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension bump stops, Rear, deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2018 53,504 miles

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated/damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension bump stops perished/broken.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 53,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated/damaged.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension bump stops perished/broken.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 50,582 miles

Exhaust flexi-section damaged

Front sub-frame rear mounting plates corroded

Front wishbones corroded

Nearside Rear chassis/inner sill corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,215 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,495 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 43,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2012 33,015 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside door mirror damaged

Spare tyre fitted to Nearside rear at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,015 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door mirror damaged

Spare tyre fitted to Nearside rear at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 29,291 miles

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 29,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 25,288 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 JNL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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