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AF57 XYU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2024 118,171 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear chassis corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 114,603 miles

Condition rear silencer

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 112,051 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 109,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,605 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 105,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,801 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,017 miles

Condition of o/s door mirror

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,646 miles

Crack to o/s door mirror

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play to steering rack ends

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,878 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r wheel binding

underside covered making inspection difficult

wipers smear

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,822 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip in screen not in line of sight

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,874 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,347 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,882 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 XYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

AF57 XYU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AF57 XYU safe to buy?

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