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AF57 JTY

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,550 mi
Last recorded117,550 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 117,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

handbrake slight travel

offside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges sticking out

Fail 9 Sep 2020 117,550 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70x14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers deteriorating

handbrake slight travel

offside rear wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges sticking out

Pass 29 Aug 2019 111,829 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

handbrake slight travel

offside front side light deteriorating

offside rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp edges

vehicle has central locking fault on rear doors

Fail 28 Aug 2019 111,825 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle central locking fault (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle central locking fault (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

handbrake slight travel

offside rear wheel arch corroded but has no sharp edges

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,500 miles

nearside front tyre is close to the limit and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is close to limit

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,499 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre is close to the limit and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre is close to limit

offside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 82,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 76,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working In wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint poor condition (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,247 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn. (3.5.1i)

Long handbrake travel.(recommend attention).

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 52,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,332 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,621 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 JTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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