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AF57 XUN

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,833 mi
Last recorded33,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 33,833 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2026 33,833 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Suspension components slightly corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 33,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,449 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2022 33,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 33,169 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 33,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords excessively cracked 185/60/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened warped on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 33,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides warped/liped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on both sides 185/60/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front and rear subframe/suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 32,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 32,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 29,234 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,170 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 26,100 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2012 26,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,806 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 XUN 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 83.3%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

AF57 XUN is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is AF57 XUN safe to buy?

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