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AF57 RUR

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,367 mi
Last recorded128,367 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,367 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 128,364 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 125,337 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 120,033 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,033 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 113,570 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 worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 105,842 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced has 1/2 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 105,736 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced mirror LED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced has 1/2 not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,068 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,794 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,015 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Aug 2012 51,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,543 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 RUR is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF57 RUR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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