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AF57 VGC

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,273 miles

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

front and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2016 54,683 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 54,178 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 54,178 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,595 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,383 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 43,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 34,218 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 10 Sep 2011 26,552 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 19,803 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 VGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

AF57 VGC is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AF57 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 VGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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