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AF57 XZE

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

213,790 mi
Last recorded213,790 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 213,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 May 2026 213,790 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2025 202,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Frontmost bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Frontmost bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 202,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Frontmost bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush deteriorating / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Frontmost bush deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 184,515 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

Pass 7 Nov 2023 179,008 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

O/S & N/S SILL COVER FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

exhaust back box corroded & start distorting

Fail 7 Nov 2023 179,008 miles

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

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

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

O/S & N/S SILL COVER FITTED HARD TO INSPECT

exhaust back box corroded & start distorting

Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,774 miles

exhaust back box start distorting & corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 154,931 miles

Nearside Rear door now opens and closes but doesnt lock or unlock with key fob

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 154,931 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 151,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,535 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 150,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2018 148,396 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2017 140,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 125,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,577 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,715 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,229 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 XZE 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 72.7%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

AF57 XZE is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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