MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HOLED AND LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working NO SCREEN-WASH (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working GLB-207 BULB WAS FITTED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater missing MIRROR (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT SLEEVE BROKEN (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.43 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.41 mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 60 NO LOCK (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 NO LOCK (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.05 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
165/70TR14
EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED
INSP ON
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working 207 (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 239 (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
INSP LAMP ON ?
Nearside Rear WATER WAS TRAPED BETWEEN DOOR AND BODY ?
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working GLB 207 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (8.2.3)
INSP LAMP ON ?
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB WAS INSECURE (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear WATER WAS TRAPED BETWEEN DOOR AND BODY ?
UNDERTRAYS FITTED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brakes binding close to excessively
rear brake imbalance high
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brakes binding close to excessively
rear brake imbalance high
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF57 XYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 3 September 2007.
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