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AF57 XYV

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,887 mi
Last recorded93,887 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 93,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 93,887 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,114 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear bump stops deteriorated (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays limiting full inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,864 miles

vehicle has been heavily under sealed before test

Fail 9 Aug 2017 83,864 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

vehicle has been heavily under sealed before test

Pass 29 Sep 2016 82,251 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,251 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,471 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner track rod play

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing sharp edges (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front inner track rod play

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2014 70,823 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2013 61,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,517 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XYV is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

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

Is AF57 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 XYV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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