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AF57 VFO

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,946 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,281 miles

Nearside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated.

Slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Fail 4 Sep 2019 105,281 miles

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

Nearside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated.

Slight oil leak from gearbox area.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 93,441 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 81,293 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working new festoon bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,668 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,485 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,480 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 29,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,752 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 VFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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