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AF57 JOV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,498 mi
Last recorded89,498 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 89,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge Change Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 85,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 85,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2021 83,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 81,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 77,814 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,709 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,348 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread, change soon.

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm change soon. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 66,345 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread, change soon.

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges of tread, keep a check.

Nearside Front 2mm change soon.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear service and parking brake effort a bit low, have this checked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,798 miles

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers have slight play in sliding glands

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers begining to smear

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,510 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 40,510 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,963 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no. plate damaged but secure and legible

Fail 20 Oct 2010 26,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no. plate damaged but secure and legible

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 JOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver 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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

AF57 JOV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is AF57 JOV safe to buy?

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