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AF57 JYT

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,305 mi
Last recorded131,305 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 131,305 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes perished

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 119,092 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,248 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 93,084 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 93,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 82,786 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front panel/headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 82,786 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts o2 sensor wire resting on bottom radiator hose (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front panel/headlight slightly insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,804 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 72,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 64,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 48,681 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,678 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 41,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,537 miles

1.cut in nsf tyre outer wall.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,070 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 JYT 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 76.5%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

AF57 JYT is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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