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AF57 NPZ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,421 mi
Last recorded133,421 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 133,421 miles

185/60/R14/82H. All good.

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing damaged but not likely to hurt anyone. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 133,411 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Major leaks and insecure. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Both lamps contaminated. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

185/60/R14/82H.

Heatshield insecure.

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing damaged but not likely to hurt anyone. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,121 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 109,121 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box , centre join and front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,291 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight body damage

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,157 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 88,157 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,034 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2015 70,160 miles

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

slight brake bind to o/s rear

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,716 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi-pipe fractured and leaking slightly

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Fail 28 Aug 2014 64,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi-pipe fractured and leaking slightly

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,379 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre edge worn 185/60r14

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,346 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osf tyre inner wall has cut not reaching cords

rear tyres inner walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Aug 2011 42,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disks worn slightly

osf tyre inner wall has cut not reaching cords

rear tyres inner walls slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2010 26,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,563 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 NPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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