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AF57 XZA

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,133 mi
Last recorded156,133 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 156,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 155,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 135,176 miles

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 135,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 113,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top of front bush mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 113,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top of front bush mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,182 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 96,967 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported supported correctly but rubbing the axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 93,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,701 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 81,117 miles

WIRING CABLE HAS BEEN RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT

Fail 16 Aug 2017 81,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

WIRING CABLE HAS BEEN RUBBING ON DRIVE SHAFT

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,602 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,934 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 57,934 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,713 miles

items removed from windscreen area prior to test

Fail 16 Sep 2013 44,650 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

items removed from windscreen area prior to test

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,221 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,523 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,575 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 XZA is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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