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AF57 XYW

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,577 mi
Last recorded163,577 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 163,577 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [sill section is holed]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [sill section is holed]. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated [requires attention near travel limits]. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear [ exhaust heat shield is insecure/loose].

Pass 19 Apr 2024 157,322 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 157,316 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2023 152,417 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 151,070 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 151,070 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 150,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 138,285 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 138,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre fitted wrong way around (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 127,521 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 127,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,846 miles

both headlamps dim

Pass 12 Feb 2016 120,474 miles

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

Offside Front Condensation in headlight

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

Rear exhaust back box corroding

Pass 24 Feb 2015 114,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 114,688 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 107,722 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 107,722 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 99,156 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,430 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,652 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 XYW is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

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

Is AF57 XYW safe to buy?

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