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AF57 ZWU

2007 Volkswagen Polo

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,632 mi
Last recorded67,632 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Polo62,240 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 ZWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 67,632 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 67,630 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Oct 2025 67,630 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,907 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy Flexy Joint Broken (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm And Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 46,872 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 43,950 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 43,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 41,827 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 39,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 36,857 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,958 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 33,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 25,733 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 22,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,713 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,290 miles

nearside tyres both wearing on outer edge

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 ZWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF57 ZWU registered?

AF57 ZWU is a 2007 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is AF57 ZWU safe to buy?

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