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AF57 KFC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,376 mi
Last recorded85,376 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 KFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 85,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 85,283 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 22kg bind (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,189 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 87,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 68,293 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside B post trim is insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2024 68,289 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside B post trim is insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 58,172 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,216 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,092 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 36,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,639 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 30,639 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 25,993 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,288 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 20,212 miles

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 16,276 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 12,264 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight cut in offside front tyre tread not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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 KFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC registered?

AF57 KFC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 24 December 2007.

Is AF57 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 KFC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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