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AF57 XUK

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,101 mi
Last recorded109,101 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,101 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

rear road wheels mismatched

Pass 28 Nov 2024 107,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 96,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 92,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 76,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,160 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,142 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,934 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 64,279 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 61,461 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,043 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2011 55,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,368 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 XUK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

AF57 XUK is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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