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AF57 JWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 JWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 106,756 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Rear rear components surface corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 106,755 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

Rear rear components surface corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 103,577 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,072 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,122 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,896 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,263 miles

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

rear brakes may require attention

Fail 10 Sep 2013

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

rear brakes may require attention

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,150 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,776 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010

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

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 JWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JWU, 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

How do I check the history of AF57 JWU?

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What year was AF57 JWU registered?

AF57 JWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is AF57 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 JWU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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