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AF57 JWX

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,345 mi
Last recorded83,345 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 JWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,345 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering fluid seepage from pipe work area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF mirror housing slightly damaged and repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded OSF coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF mirror housing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,324 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front Constant velocity boots, NSF split OSF insecure loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both front anti roll bar link upper ball joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working OSF side repeater indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering fluid seepage from pipe work area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NSF mirror housing slightly damaged and repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded NSR coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded OSF coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OSF mirror housing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,457 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 57,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 53,509 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 53,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 51,525 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 48,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 48,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 44,894 miles

poor repair to nearside front headlight

Pass 25 Nov 2016 41,480 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,994 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 30,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,142 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,975 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f arch liner and undershield insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,241 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 JWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

AF57 JWX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is AF57 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 JWX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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