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AF57 XWL

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,194 mi
Last recorded137,194 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 137,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 113,957 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,330 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 108,328 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 102,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 98,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 98,538 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 94,240 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 94,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 90,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,802 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,858 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2017 81,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 70,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,347 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,667 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,329 miles

spare tyre flat

Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,329 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

spare tyre flat

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 XWL is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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