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AF57 OTJ

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 OTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 79,533 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 72,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 67,879 miles

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 61,692 miles

Under vehicle surfaces corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,476 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,963 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,983 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,782 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 51,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,452 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,436 miles

exhaust front flex deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust front flex deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 40,035 miles

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

front disc slight worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,493 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,817 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 OTJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

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

Is AF57 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 OTJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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