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AF57 JNO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,879 mi
Last recorded140,879 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 140,879 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 140,880 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 137,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 134,002 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 133,963 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 127,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 120,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 114,244 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 114,244 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 105,965 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 22 Jun 2019 105,965 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge.

both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,835 miles

slight exhaust blow front flexi

Fail 16 Jun 2018 94,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow front flexi

Pass 14 Jun 2017 829,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

slight play offside front link rod ball jiont

Pass 25 Jun 2016 73,861 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 73,861 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 62,975 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 62,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,240 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 28,020 miles

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,035 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 JNO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JNO, 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 JNO registered?

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

Is AF57 JNO safe to buy?

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