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AF57 UNU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 141,588 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2025 136,804 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,885 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 108,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 76,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 76,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,319 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void Of Tread Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 73,318 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Catalyst and sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185601482h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185601482h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void Of Tread Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Light intensity reduced in registration plate lamp but not significantly at time of test

Nearside Rear Lower lower position lamp not working at time of test (upper functions as intended to supply vehicle position)

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing smooth on shoulder of tread SIZE: 185/60R14H

Offside Rear Lower lower position lamp not working at time of test (upper functions as intended to supply vehicle position)

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,590 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay & on underside

Offside Rear Lower position light n/w, upper still working ok at time of test

Fail 20 Apr 2018 61,590 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay & on underside

Offside Rear Lower position light n/w, upper still working ok at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both washers (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

offside rear lower side light out,upper still working

Fail 21 Apr 2017 56,122 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front wheel rim has slight damage

offside rear lower side light out,upper still working

offside rear tyre outer side wall starting to perish

Pass 14 Apr 2016 50,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 50,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,489 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front wipers smear

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

slight split n/s/f droplink gaitor

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,208 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

front wipers smear

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

slight split n/s/f droplink gaitor

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 30,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,222 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,131 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,392 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 UNU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

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

Is AF57 UNU safe to buy?

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