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AF57 KBN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,313 miles

Front Both sides headlight lens fading

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,235 miles

Front Both sides headlight lens fading

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 71,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both sides headlight lens fading

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,033 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,189 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 66,102 miles

Central Front Exhaust pipe leaking

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall cut slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2017 63,039 miles

Front Both sides brake discs lipped;

Front Exhaust pipe slightly detoriating;

Previous nearside body damage to both doors;

Pass 2 Mar 2016 56,411 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 56,396 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (as-marked) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 43,892 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,598 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,194 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 KBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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