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AF57 NLU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,278 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

near side rear light water ingress

Pass 28 Nov 2024 130,240 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

near side rear reverse lamp staying on

Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,144 miles

rear exhuast back box deterioated

rear under sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2022 127,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion underbody

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 127,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 126,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2021 126,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 125,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2020 125,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2019 124,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 14 Dec 2019 124,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Dec 2018 123,077 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 121,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,675 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,663 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 90,252 miles

minor exhaust leak front flexi pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,383 miles

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,593 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,882 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 NLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

AF57 NLU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AF57 NLU safe to buy?

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