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AF57 XMW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,747 mi
Last recorded53,747 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 46,590 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 46,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2023 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,148 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 32,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush split advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,555 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 31,589 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes of both front lower arms splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre down to 3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 20,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,636 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,116 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 XMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

AF57 XMW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is AF57 XMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 XMW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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